Rudeness and Refinement

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Rudeness noun - The quality or state of lacking refinement or good taste.

Usage example: the rudeness of frontier life gradually diminished with time

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Refinement is an antonym for rudeness.

Nearby Words: rude, rudely

Refinement noun - An instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill.

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Rudeness is an antonym for refinement in topics: cultivation, cleansing.

Nearby Words: refined, refine, refining, refiner

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