Courtesy and Rudeness

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Courtesy

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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Synonyms for Courtesy
Antonyms for Courtesy
Rudeness is an antonym for courtesy in topics: favor, good manners.
Nearby Word: courteous

Rudeness

Rudeness noun - Rude behavior.
Usage example: such rudeness will not be tolerated in this office
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Synonyms for Rudeness
Antonyms for Rudeness
Courtesy is an antonym for rudeness in impoliteness topic.
Nearby Words: rude, rudely
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How words are described

common common courtesy common rudeness
public public courtesy public rudeness
current current courtesy current rudeness
simple simple courtesy simple rudeness
Other adjectives: mere, accidental, outright.
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