Nasty
Nasty adjective - Depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society.
Usage example: nasty magazines that are not sold to minors
Nearby Word: nastily
Polite
Polite adjective - Showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners.
Nearby Words: politeness, politely
Both words in one sentence
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While the villains tend to be just as nasty, we do have Herr Wallenquist, who is polite to the point of not seeking vengeance after a major defeat.
Source: Polite Villains, Rude Heroes -
Character Development: Othon starts out as a traditional 50s French father, saying impeccably polite and very nasty things to his wife and kids.
Source: Literature / The Plague - She is very polite, and is frequently ashamed by her parents' rudeness (though she doesn't suffer fools gladly and can be pretty nasty to people who get on her bad side).
Source: Asian Rudeness
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