Arrogance and Courtesy

Arrogance

Arrogance noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.

Courtesy is an antonym for arrogance.

Nearby Words: arrogant, arrogate, arrogantly, arrogating

Courtesy

Courtesy noun - Speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding.
Usage example: a woman who responds to every situation with courtesy and kindness

Arrogance is an antonym for courtesy.

Nearby Word: courteous

How words are described

simple simple arrogance simple courtesy
former former arrogance former courtesy
extra extra arrogance extra courtesy
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