Impolite and Modest

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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

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Modest is an antonym for impolite.

Modest adjective - Being about midway between extremes of amount or size.

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Impolite is an antonym for modest.

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