uncourteously
- a word derived from uncourteous.
Example Sentences
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“That is uncourteously said,” said King Pellinore, “what? For no knight ne dreadeth for to speak his name openly, but for some reason of shame.”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
I often offered help, and with the best intentions, but it was rejected—as a rule, uncourteously.
From What Is Man? and Other Essays by Twain, Mark
Excuse me, sir, for receiving you so uncourteously but I'm not yet dressed and am going to Elysium--a concert and ball--we can't be young but once.
From The Children of the World by Heyse, Paul
The housekeeper believed them all, if it was only to spite the doctor for having received her intelligence so uncourteously.
From Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists by Irving, Washington
He pushed uncourteously past the young man and went out.
From The Romance Of Giovanni Calvotti From Coals Of Fire And Other Stories, Volume II. (of III.) by Murray, David Christie
