Courtesy and Sauciness

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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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Sauciness is an antonym for courtesy.

Nearby Word: courteous

Sauciness noun - Shameless boldness.

Usage example: it takes an incredible amount of sauciness to ask a total stranger what her age is

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Courtesy is an antonym for sauciness.

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