Meaning & use
Courteousness
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The quality of being polite, respectful, and considerate toward others.
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The hotel staff were praised for their courteousness throughout the guests' stay.
His courteousness toward strangers left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
A note on using this word
"Courteousness" and "courtesy" are near-synonyms, but "courtesy" is far more common in everyday English.
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Words with an opposite meaning
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