Courtesy and Ungraciousness

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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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Ungraciousness is an antonym for courtesy.

Nearby Word: courteous

Ungraciousness noun - Rude behavior.

Usage example: the former champion's unbecoming ungraciousness in defeat: he refused to shake the new champion's hand

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Courtesy is an antonym for ungraciousness.

Nearby Words: ungracious, ungraciously

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Ungraciousness and Courtesy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 09, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/courtesy/ungraciousness

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