Boorish and Civil

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Boorish adjective - Having or showing crudely insensitive or impolite manners.

Usage example: boorish behavior, such as yelling for service in restaurants

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Civil is an antonym for boorish.

Nearby Words: boor, boorishly

Civil adjective - Showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners.

Usage example: please try to be civil to your ex-husband at the upcoming family wedding

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Boorish is an antonym for civil.

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