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discourteously
This adverb describes behavior that violates social norms of politeness or professional etiquette. It carries a strong negative connotation, suggesting a deliberate lack of respect or a failure to observe the expected courtesies of a given social setting. It is more formal than "rudely" and is often used in written reports, formal complaints, or literary descriptions to emphasize a breach of decorum.
Because it is an adverb of manner, it typically modifies verbs of communication or social interaction. It is rarely used in casual spoken English, where "rudely" or "meanly" would be more common, making "discourteously" a marker of a more sophisticated or clinical register.