courteousness
- noun
- /ˈkɜːrtiəsnəs/
:
cortesía
- You will approach everyone in a respectful and courteous manner initially, and even if they become difficult at some point, you'll maintain that respect and you'll maintain that courteousness.
Examples
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That courteousness was often moving, as in the tactful and almost mournful empathy that Grant and Lee exhibited toward each other at Appomattox.
Academic text (2003) -
He's not known for his diplomacy, courteousness, humility, consideration, or any of those other qualities that we ought to want in a President.
Blog text (14) -
What Whitman called the "official surface-courteousness of the Generals" deeply colored our understanding of the war.
Academic text (2003) -
For example, clustered families vs. nuclear families, meaning and purpose of relationships, what's meant by near and dear ones, the degeneration of virtues such as patience, humility, courteousness, and the purpose of life.
Blog text (22) -
For example, clustered families vs. nuclear families, meaning and purpose of relationships, what's meant by near and dear ones, the degeneration of virtues such as patience, humility, and courteousness.
Blog text (22) -
His courteousness made everyone feel welcome at the gathering.
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The courteousness she displayed during the interview impressed the hiring manager.
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They showed great courteousness by helping the elderly woman cross the street.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
Polite actions or words that show you value someone
296
1.9
Polite actions or words that show respect for other people
248
1.0
Polite ways of behaving toward other people, like saying please and thank you
155
3.0
Polite, respectful behavior that follows common social rules
71
4.2
Polite and respectful words and actions toward other people
30
7.3
Polite and proper behavior in formal situations
26
1.3
Showing good manners and respect to other people
23
1.0
Polite and respectful actions toward other people
11
1.3
A kind and polite way of treating other people
8
2.9
Being kind and careful about other people's needs and feelings
6
4.1
Being kind, polite, and generous to other people
1
9.9
Formal good manners and speech that shows respect for others
1
3.9
Polite and kind behavior toward other people's feelings and wishes
1
7.2
Polite and kind behaviour that shows respect and good manners
1
8.4
A polite way of behaving that follows social rules
Care for other people's needs and feelings
Good behaviour that follows social rules and shows respect for others
Antonyms
How Courteous
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Courteousness comes from courtesy, and before that from court, which meant the 'royal court' where people were expected to show polite manners. So courteousness is the polite, respectful way of acting you would show in such a place.