Courtesy and Improperness

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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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Improperness is an antonym for courtesy.

Nearby Word: courteous

Improperness noun - The quality or state of being unsuitable or unfitting.

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Courtesy is an antonym for improperness.

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

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