politeness

politeness — noun

1. speech or behaviour that fits social rules and tries not to hurt or ignore other

1.名詞B2
釋義

speech or behaviour that fits social rules and tries not to hurt or ignore other people, sometimes only because it is expected

例句

The waitress handled the rude customer with calm politeness.

with + politeness

Out of politeness, Kenji accepted a second cup of tea.

fixed phrase: out of politeness

同義詞
  • courtesy

    is slightly more formal and is common in public or service situations

  • good manners

    is the everyday phrase for socially acceptable behaviour

  • civility

    is more formal and often used for respectful behaviour in public life

  • graciousness

    suggests warmer and more genuine kindness than mere social correctness

反義詞
  • rudeness

    is the direct opposite and suggests openly bad manners

  • impoliteness

    is a more formal noun for behaviour that is not polite

  • discourtesy

    is formal and often used for a particular rude act

文法句型

politeness toward someone

show politeness

out of politeness

用法筆記

Usually uncountable and often discussed as something people show, lack, or do out of politeness. The fixed phrase out of politeness can suggest social habit rather than real warmth.

常見錯誤

❌He thanked the waiter for his polite.
✅He thanked the waiter for his politeness.
💡use the noun after a possessive like 'his'.
❌Mia accepted the gift for politeness.
✅Mia accepted the gift out of politeness.
💡the fixed phrase is 'out of politeness'.