Discourtesy and Gentility
Opposite meaning words
Discourtesy
Discourtesy noun - Rude behavior.
Usage example: the courtiers shuddered at the discourtesy shown to the king
Gentility is an antonym for discourtesy.
Nearby Word: discourteous
Gentility
Gentility noun - Speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding.
Usage example: was full of the same gentility and grace that marked the rest of the family
Discourtesy is an antonym for gentility.
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