Civil and Unceremonious

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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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Unceremonious is an antonym for civil.

Unceremonious adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.

Usage example: my polite request was met with an unceremonious refusal

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Civil is an antonym for unceremonious.

Nearby Word: unceremoniously

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