Civilized and Roughneck

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Civilized adjective - Having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living.

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Roughneck is an antonym for civilized.

Roughneck adjective - Lacking in refinement or good taste.

Usage example: their roughneck antics were amusing only if you were as drunk as they were

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Civilized is an antonym for roughneck.

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