Genteel and Heedless

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

Usage example: his genteel gesture of holding the door for the ladies

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Heedless is an antonym for genteel.

Nearby Word: genteelly

Heedless adjective - Not paying or showing close attention especially for the purpose of avoiding trouble.

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Genteel is an antonym for heedless.

Nearby Words: heed, heedlessly, heedful

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