Contumacious and Polite

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Contumacious adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Usage example: the judge threatened to charge the contumacious witness with contempt of court

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Polite is an antonym for contumacious.

Nearby Word: contumacy

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

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Contumacious is an antonym for polite.

Nearby Words: politeness, politely

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