How Do You Spell UNCOURTEOUS?

Pronunciation: [ʌnkˈɜːti͡əs] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "uncourteous" can be a bit tricky. It is pronounced /ʌnˈkɔːtʃəs/ with the stress on the second syllable. The "un-" prefix is used to indicate the negation of the word "courteous." The "c" is followed by the letter "o" and then the digraph "ur," which is pronounced as /ɔː/. The tricky part is the ending -eous which is pronounced /-əs/ and is spelled with an "e" instead of an "i" as is commonly found in similar words like "serious" and "delirious."

UNCOURTEOUS Meaning and Definition

1. Uncourteous is an adjective used to describe behavior or actions that are lacking in politeness, manners, or respect. It refers to actions that are impolite, rude, or ill-mannered towards others, demonstrating a disregard for social conventions and the feelings or well-being of others. It suggests a failure to adhere to the principles of courtesy and decency.

   When someone is described as uncourteous, it means they exhibit behaviors such as interrupting others while they are speaking, displaying a lack of consideration towards others' time or personal space, or failing to use common courtesies like saying "please" and "thank you". Uncourteous individuals may also engage in acts of disrespect or insensitivity, such as making inappropriate comments, failing to acknowledge others' presence, or disregarding social norms.

   Being uncourteous often leads to discomfort, offense, or feelings of being disrespected or unimportant among those who interact with such individuals. It can strain personal relationships, hinder effective communication, and create a negative atmosphere in social settings.

   Therefore, it is generally considered important to cultivate and practice courtesy and politeness in one's interactions to foster harmony, respect, and understanding between individuals and within society as a whole.

2. Uncivil; unpolite.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNCOURTEOUS

• uncurtious
• yncourteous
• hncourteous
• jncourteous
• incourteous
• 8ncourteous
• 7ncourteous
• ubcourteous
• umcourteous
• ujcourteous
• uhcourteous
• unxourteous
• unvourteous
• unfourteous
• undourteous
• unciurteous
• unckurteous
• unclurteous
• uncpurteous
• unc0urteous

Etymology of UNCOURTEOUS

The word "uncourteous" is derived from the Old French word "discourteis", which dates back to the 12th century. In Old French, "discourteis" was a combination of the negative prefix "dis-" and "courteis", meaning "courteous" or "polite". "Courteis" itself derived from the Latin word "curtus", which meant "short" or "trimmed". Over time, "discourteis" transformed into "incourteis" in Middle English, and eventually evolved into the modern form "uncourteous", meaning lacking in politeness or courtesy.