Gracious and Roughneck

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Gracious adjective - Showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations.

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Roughneck is an antonym for gracious.

Nearby Words: grace, graceful, graciously, gracefully, Gracie

Roughneck adjective - Lacking in refinement or good taste.

Usage example: their roughneck antics were amusing only if you were as drunk as they were

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Gracious is an antonym for roughneck.

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