Courtesy and Impertinence

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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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Impertinence is an antonym for courtesy.

Nearby Word: courteous

Impertinence noun - Disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request.

Usage example: a disciplinarian of the old school, he refused to tolerate any impertinence from his children

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Courtesy is an antonym for impertinence.

Nearby Word: impertinent

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

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