Neanderthal and Polite

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Neanderthal adjective - Not civilized.

Usage example: her boyfriend's Neanderthal tastes and manners were often embarrassing

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Polite is an antonym for Neanderthal.

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

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Neanderthal is an antonym for polite.

Nearby Words: politeness, politely

Ernest Matthews, who despises evolution, there's a maid service that refuses to stay in the house after 6pm... and a polite, well-dressed Neanderthal butler named Nimrod.

Source: Recap / Doctor Who S26 E2 "Ghost Light"

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