Contumacious and Well-bred
Opposite meaning words
Contumacious
Contumacious adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Usage example: the judge threatened to charge the contumacious witness with contempt of court
Well-bred is an antonym for contumacious.
Nearby Word: contumacy
Well-bred
Well-bred adjective - Showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners.
Contumacious is an antonym for well-bred.
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