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- [kur-tee-uh s]
- /ˈkɜr ti əs/
- /ˈkɜːtjəsnəs /
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- [kur-tee-uh s]
- /ˈkɜr ti əs/
Definitions of courteousness word
- adjective courteousness having or showing good manners; polite. 1
- noun courteousness The characteristic of being courteous. 1
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Origin of courteousness
First appearance:
before 1225 One of the 9% oldest English words
1225-75; court + -eous; replacing Middle English co(u)rteis < Anglo-French; see court, -ese
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Parts of speech for Courteousness
noun
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courteousness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
courteousness usage trend in Literature
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Antonyms for courteousness
noun courteousness
- rudeness — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- discourteousness — The state or quality of being discourteous.
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