incivility

[ in-suh-vil-i-tee ]

noun

, plural in·ci·vil·i·ties

1. the quality or condition of being uncivil; discourteous behavior or treatment.

   Synonyms: uncouthness, boorishness, rudeness

2. an uncivil act.

   Synonyms: discourtesy

incivility

/ ɪnsɪˈvɪlɪtɪ /

noun

1. lack of civility or courtesy; rudeness
2. an impolite or uncivil act or remark

Other Words From

• in·civ·il [in-, siv, -, uh, l], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of incivility¹

From the Late Latin word incīvīlitās, dating back to 1575–85. See in- ³, civility

Example Sentences

The project intends to tackle public incivility, like shouting matches, insults and threats, and in doing so remind people of what they have in common and upend government dysfunction.

From Seattle Times

Despite the city's reputation for incivility, it takes a lot to push New Yorkers to outright rejection.

From Salon

But their repeatedly calling each other liars and bullies compounded the incivility.

From Los Angeles Times

In April, Republicans in the state legislature expelled two members on false claims of incivility, but in reality, Republicans reject the right of voters in urban districts to elect Black Democrats as representatives.

From Salon

President Emmanuel Macron has often denounced a new “incivility” in France and called for mutual respect.

From New York Times