Civil and Disrespectful

Opposite meaning words

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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Disrespectful is an antonym for civil.

Disrespectful adjective - Showing a lack of manners or consideration for others.

Usage example: being four hours late is disrespectful of the people you promised to meet

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Civil is an antonym for disrespectful in insulting topic.

Nearby Words: disrespect, disrespected, disrespectfully, disrespecting

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