Errant and Polite

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Errant adjective - Engaging in or marked by childish misbehavior.

Usage example: what he considers to be no more than errant conduct toward women would be regarded as sexual harassment by most people

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Polite is an antonym for errant.

Nearby Words: erratic, errancy, errantly

Polite adjective - Showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners.

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Errant is an antonym for polite.

Nearby Words: politeness, politely

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