discourteously
/dɪˈskɜː.ti.əs.li/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈskɝː.t̬i.əs.li/ (ame, ipa)
discourteously — 副詞
1. in a manner that shows bad manners and too little respect for other people's fee
無禮地
態度失禮，欠缺基本禮貌
in a manner that shows bad manners and too little respect for other people's feelings
After waiting an hour, Henry still spoke discourteously to the nurse.
等了一小時後，Henry 仍然很無禮地對護士說話。
speak discourteously to [someone]
The email was worded so discourteously that the supplier refused to reply.
那封電子郵件措辭太失禮，供應商因此拒絕回覆。
worded discourteously
When Eve asked for help, the guard waved her away discourteously.
Eve 開口求助時，警衛很無禮地揮手要她走開。
Customers who treat staff discourteously may be asked to leave.
對店員無禮相待的顧客，可能會被請離開。
During the training session, Ryo laughed discourteously at Padma's question.
訓練課時，Ryo 聽到 Padma 的問題後，竟很無禮地笑了出來。
- rudely
the everyday choice and usually stronger in spoken English
- impolitely
more neutral and focused on bad manners rather than attitude
- disrespectfully
stresses a lack of respect, especially toward authority or status
- politely
with good manners and consideration for others
- courteously
in a more formal, deliberately respectful way
- respectfully
showing clear respect in tone or behavior
文法句型
discourteously + verb (e.g. speak, reply, behave)
verb + discourteously
treat [someone] discourteously
用法筆記
A formal word, often found in written complaints, workplace rules, or official reports rather than casual conversation. Common with verbs like speak, reply, treat, and behave when the focus is on failing to show basic courtesy.