Impolite and Meek

Impolite

Impolite adjective - Showing a lack of manners or consideration for others.
Usage example: the librarian was shocked that anyone could be so impolite as to continue talking despite repeated warnings to be quiet

Meek is an antonym for impolite.

Nearby Words: impoliteness, impolitely, impolicy

Meek

Meek adjective - Not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness.

Impolite is an antonym for meek.

Nearby Words: meekness, meekly
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