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discourteously

In a manner that is rude, impolite, or lacking in proper etiquette and consideration for others.
Adverb

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.

Meanings

Adverb

In a manner that is rude, impolite, or lacking in proper etiquette and consideration for others.

He responded discourteously to the waiter's request for patience.

Examples

He answered the phone discourteously and hung up before I could finish.

none

discourteously

Why did you treat the waiter so discourteously?

Gourmet

discourteously

Office

discourteously

I cannot believe she dismissed my concerns so discourteously.

none

discourteously

The customs officer acted discourteously toward the arriving passengers.

Travel

discourteously

He behaved discourteously by interrupting the speaker repeatedly.

Business

discourteously

I felt he had responded discourteously to my request for help.

none

discourteously

The nobleman looked down at the peasant and spoke discourteously.

Fantasy

discourteously

Please do not address your elders so discourteously.

School Life

discourteously

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