noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The characteristic of being respectful. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   courteous regard for people's feelings wordnet

Synonyms

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amenitycivilitycourteousnesscourtesycourtesydeference

Antonyms

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boldnesshutzpaimportuningimpudence

Etymology

From respectful + -ness.