Courtesy and Churlishness

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Courtesy noun - Speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding.

Usage example: a woman who responds to every situation with courtesy and kindness

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Churlishness is an antonym for courtesy.

Nearby Word: courteous

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Courtesy is an antonym for churlishness in topics: speech, harshness.

Nearby Words: churlish, churl, churlishly

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Churlishness and Courtesy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/courtesy/churlishness

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