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discourteously

[/dɪsˈkɜːrtiəsli/]
adverb
descortesmente
1. In a manner that is impolite, rude, or lacking respect
He spoke discourteously to the waiter during dinner.
Ele falou descortesmente com o garçom durante o jantar.
2. Without proper courtesy or civility
The guest was treated discourteously by the host.
O hóspede foi tratado descortesmente pelo anfitrião.
Synonyms
rudelyimpolitelydisrespectfullyuncivillyinsolently
Antonyms
courteouslypolitelyrespectfullycivillygraciously

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
descortesmente
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
descortesmente
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
descortesmente
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
descortesmente
No significant regional variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

to speak out of turn discourteously
to treat someone discourteously
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