Punctilious and Unmannerly

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Punctilious adjective - Marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details.

Usage example: old-money aristocrats with a punctilious sense of propriety

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Unmannerly is an antonym for punctilious.

Nearby Words: punctiliousness, punctilio

Unmannerly adjective - Showing a lack of manners or consideration for others.

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Punctilious is an antonym for unmannerly.

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