Civil and Impolite

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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Impolite is an antonym for civil in topics: polite, obliging, civic.

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

Usage example: the librarian was shocked that anyone could be so impolite as to continue talking despite repeated warnings to be quiet

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Civil is an antonym for impolite.

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