Courtesy and Surliness

Opposite meaning words

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

Show all Definitions

Surliness is an antonym for courtesy.

Nearby Word: courteous

Surliness noun - A disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger.

Show all Definitions

Courtesy is an antonym for surliness.

Nearby Words: surly, surlily

Cite this Source

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

Courtesy & Surliness. N.p., 2016. Web. 10 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/courtesy/surliness>.

Surliness or Courtesy. 2016. Accessed August 10, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/courtesy/surliness.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "courtesy" and "surliness" have occurred on timeline