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molestamente

[mo-les-ta-MEN-te]
adverb
annoyingly, troublesomely, molestingly
1. in a manner that causes annoyance, trouble, or discomfort; in a bothersome way
He spoke molestamente during the meeting, interrupting everyone.
Ele falou molestamente durante a reunião, interrompendo todos.
2. in a manner that is intrusive or harassing
The neighbor acted molestamente by constantly complaining.
O vizinho agiu molestamente ao reclamar constantemente.
Synonyms
incômodoperturbadoramenteimportunoincomodamenteirritantemente
Antonyms
agradavelmenteconfortavelmenteplacidamente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
molestamente
Commonly used, though somewhat formal or literary
Portugal
molestamente
Standard usage, formal register

Related Idioms & Phrases

comportar-se molestamente = to behave annoyingly
falar molestamente = to speak in an annoying manner
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