Courteously and Straightforwardly

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Courteously adverb - With good reason or courtesy.

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Straightforwardly is an antonym for courteously.

Nearby Word: courteous

Straightforwardly adverb - In an honest and direct manner.

Usage example: straightforwardly yet compassionately, the doctor tells his cancer patients what their odds for survival are

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Courteously is an antonym for straightforwardly.

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