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impolitely

[/ɪmpəˈlaɪtli/]
adverb
indelicadamente
1. In a manner that is rude, disrespectful, or lacking in courtesy
He impolitely interrupted the speaker during the presentation.
Ele interrompeu indelicadamente o palestrante durante a apresentação.
2. Without observing proper etiquette or social conventions
She impolitely declined the invitation without explanation.
Ela recusou indelicadamente o convite sem explicação.
Synonyms
rudelydisrespectfullyuncivillydiscouteouslyinsolentlytactlessly
Antonyms
politelycourteouslyrespectfullycivillygraciouslytactfully

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indelicadamente
Most commonly used form
General Brazilian
grosseiramente
More emphatic; means rudely/coarsely
Portugal
indelicadamente
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
educadamente
Used in negative contexts (não educadamente)

Related Idioms & Phrases

to tell someone off impolitely
to brush someone off impolitely
to interrupt impolitely
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