Courtesy and Delinquency

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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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Delinquency is an antonym for courtesy.

Nearby Word: courteous

Delinquency noun - The nonperformance of an assigned or expected action.

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Courtesy is an antonym for delinquency.

Nearby Word: delinquent

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

Courtesy & Delinquency. N.p., 2016. Web. 10 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/courtesy/delinquency>.

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