Courtesy and Discourteousness

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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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Discourteousness is an antonym for courtesy.

Nearby Word: courteous

Discourteousness noun - Rude behavior.

Usage example: a campaign to try to remedy the increasing discourteousness of the state's drivers

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Courtesy is an antonym for discourteousness.

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