Courtesy and Indecency

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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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Indecency is an antonym for courtesy.

Nearby Word: courteous

Indecency noun - The quality or state of being obscene.

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Courtesy is an antonym for indecency.

Nearby Words: indecent, indecorous, indecently

public courtesy

public indecency

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