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politeness

Inoffensiveness vs Politeness - What's the difference?

inoffensiveness | politeness |


As nouns the difference between inoffensiveness and politeness

is that inoffensiveness is the state or condition of being inoffensive while politeness is the quality of being polite.

Shame vs Politeness - What's the difference?

shame | politeness |


As nouns the difference between shame and politeness

is that shame is uncomfortable]] or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of impropriety, dishonor or other wrong in the opinion of the person experiencing the feeling it is caused by awareness of exposure of circumstances of [[unworthy|unworthiness or of improper or indecent conduct while politeness is the quality of being polite.

As an interjection shame

is a cry of admonition for the subject of a speech, often used reduplicated, especially in political debates.

As a verb shame

is to feel shame, be ashamed.

Politeness vs Formality - What's the difference?

politeness | formality |


As nouns the difference between politeness and formality

is that politeness is the quality of being polite while formality is (uncountable) the state of being formal.

Politeness vs Complaisance - What's the difference?

politeness | complaisance | Synonyms |

Politeness is a synonym of complaisance.


As nouns the difference between politeness and complaisance

is that politeness is the quality of being polite while complaisance is the quality of being complaisant, amiable or agreeable.

Purification vs Politeness - What's the difference?

purification | politeness | Related terms |

Purification is a related term of politeness.


As nouns the difference between purification and politeness

is that purification is the act or process of purifying; the removal of impurities while politeness is the quality of being polite.

Politeness vs Courteously - What's the difference?

politeness | courteously |


As a noun politeness

is the quality of being polite.

As an adverb courteously is

in a courteous manner; with obliging civility or condescension; politely.

Politeness vs Benevolence - What's the difference?

politeness | benevolence |


As nouns the difference between politeness and benevolence

is that politeness is the quality of being polite while benevolence is benevolence.

Politeness vs Impolite - What's the difference?

politeness | impolite |


As a noun politeness

is the quality of being polite.

As an adjective impolite is

not polite; not of polished manners; wanting in good manners.

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