Discourteous and Respectful

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

Usage example: wouldn't tolerate anything so discourteous as the interruption of another speaker during a discussion

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Respectful is an antonym for discourteous in rude topic.

Nearby Word: discourtesy

Respectful adjective - Marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status.

Usage example: the children were remarkably respectful while in the president's office

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Discourteous is an antonym for respectful in courteous topic.

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