udvariatlan

Udvariatlan is a Hungarian adjective meaning rude, impolite, or ill-mannered. It describes a person, behavior, or remark that lacks basic courtesy and consideration for others. The term is commonly used in everyday speech as well as in written language to convey a negative evaluation of social conduct.

Etymology and sense: the word is built from udvarias, meaning polite or courteous, with the suffix -talan indicating negation or absence. Thus udvariatlan literally denotes “without courtesy.” Its related noun forms include udvariatlanság (rudeness or incivility) and the adverb udvariatlanul (rudely).

Usage and nuance: udvariatlan can refer to a single act or to a broader pattern of behavior. It is often employed to describe overtly discourteous actions, such as interrupting others, making disrespectful remarks, or failing to acknowledge social norms. While it signals disapproval, it does not necessarily imply extreme hostility; context and intensity are conveyed through tone and accompanying words. In contrast, udvarias describes courtesy, and udvariasság denotes politeness as a social value.

Synonyms and related terms include goromba, tapintatlan (tactless), and faragatlan, though each carries its own shade of meaning. The antonym is udvarias, with udvariasság denoting politeness as a broader concept.

See also: udvarias, udvariasság, tapintat, modor.