Dutiful and Uncivil

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

Usage example: the family showed a dutiful deference to their minister when he came to dinner

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Uncivil is an antonym for dutiful.

Nearby Word: dutifully

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

Usage example: such uncivil behavior will not be tolerated

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Dutiful is an antonym for uncivil.

Nearby Words: uncivilised, uncivilly

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