Cutting
Cutting adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.
Usage example: her cutting comments serve only one purpose: to make someone cry
Polite
Polite adjective - Showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners.
Nearby Words: politeness, politely
Both words in one sentence
- Morality Pet: No matter how cynical and cutting Laurence is with practically everyone, he is mostly polite and kind to Marlene.
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Polite Villains, Rude Heroes: The "Star Wars" videos, particularly when Vader apologizes for cutting off Luke's hand and Luke tells him "you're bad at stuff", which Vader finds really hurtful.
Source: Music / Bad Lip Reading - He's also polite enough to formally declare doom on most of his opponents before cutting them in half, and generally holds himself as a Knight in Shining Armor, going so far as to warn all of humanity that they'll need to reform or die.
Source: Good Old Ways
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