Decent and Impolite

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Decent adjective - Conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue.

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Impolite is an antonym for decent.

Nearby Words: decency, decently

Impolite adjective - Showing a lack of manners or consideration for others.

Usage example: the librarian was shocked that anyone could be so impolite as to continue talking despite repeated warnings to be quiet

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Decent is an antonym for impolite.

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Impolite and Decent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/decent/impolite

Decent & Impolite. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/decent/impolite>.

Impolite or Decent. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/decent/impolite.

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