慇懃無礼

いんぎんぶれい
Alternative writings: いんぎん無礼
Frequency:
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Seemingly polite but actually rude; courtesy that conceals insolence or sarcasm.

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Examples

上司に対して慇懃無礼な言い方をする部下に腹が立った。

I was angry at the subordinate who spoke to the boss in a politely rude way.

慇懃無礼な対応は、かえって関係を悪化させることがある。

A superficially polite but rude response can actually make relations worse.

彼女の慇懃無礼な皮肉に、周りの人は気まずい沈黙に包まれた。

People around were wrapped in an awkward silence at her politely rude sarcasm.