Adverbs of Manner Related to Humans - Adverbs of Audacity

These adverbs are used to describe actions or behaviors that are rude or morally reprehensible, such as "outrageously", "shamelessly", "smugly", etc.

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Adverbs of Manner Related to Humans
bluntly [adverb]

in a direct and plain-spoken manner, often with little regard for tact or diplomacy

Ex: The manager bluntly stated that there would be no bonuses this year .

in a wildly unconventional or provocative manner that surprises or mildly shocks others

Ex: The child spoke outrageously to the principal , shocking even the teachers .
rudely [adverb]

in an offensive or impolite way

Ex: She rudely rolled her eyes at the suggestion .
crudely [adverb]

in an offensively coarse or rude way, especially regarding sexual matters

Ex: She spoke crudely about the topic , ignoring social norms .
audaciously [adverb]

in a bold and fearless way, especially when taking risks or challenging norms

Ex: He audaciously walked into the VIP section without a pass .
mockingly [adverb]

in a way that ridicules or makes fun of someone or something

Ex: The child mockingly saluted the teacher after being scolded .
shamelessly [adverb]

in a way that shows no embarrassment, guilt, or remorse

Ex: They shamelessly copied the competitor 's product design .
unashamedly [adverb]

in a way that shows no guilt, embarrassment, or regret

Ex: They unashamedly flaunted their wealth on social media .
unabashedly [adverb]

in a way that shows no embarrassment, shame, or apology

Ex: The celebrity unabashedly flaunted her wealth on social media .
brazenly [adverb]

in a boldly shameless or impudent way, showing no concern for rules, shame, or criticism

Ex: The company brazenly violated environmental regulations for years .
blatantly [adverb]

in an open and unashamed way, especially when violating rules or norms

Ex: She blatantly cut in line without acknowledging anyone .
obscenely [adverb]

in a sexually vulgar, indecent, or offensive way

Ex: They obscenely taunted the performers with rude gestures .

in a way that shows no regret or remorse, even if others are offended

Ex: The film unapologetically portrayed violence and greed as central themes .
boldly [adverb]

in a courageous and fearless way, without hesitation even when facing danger or risk

Ex: Soldiers boldly charged across the battlefield despite heavy fire .
smugly [adverb]

in a manner that shows one to be highly self-satisfied and arrogant

Ex: They smugly dismissed the concerns of their rivals .
arrogantly [adverb]

in a manner characterized by a sense of superiority and pride

Ex: The celebrity walked into the event arrogantly , expecting special treatment .
selfishly [adverb]

in a way that shows concern only for oneself, often disregarding the needs or feelings of others

Ex: They selfishly ignored the requests for help from their neighbors .
defiantly [adverb]

in a manner that proudly or boldly refuses to obey or submit to authority or rules

Ex: They defiantly shouted slogans against the government during the rally .

in a way that takes advantage of favorable situations for personal gain

Ex: The group opportunistically used the chaos to expand their influence .