incivility
Americannoun
plural
incivilities-
the quality or condition of being uncivil; discourteous behavior or treatment.
- Synonyms:
- uncouthness, boorishness, rudeness
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an uncivil act.
- Synonyms:
- discourtesy
noun
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lack of civility or courtesy; rudeness
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an impolite or uncivil act or remark
Other Word Forms
- incivil adjective
Etymology
Origin of incivility
From the Late Latin word incīvīlitās, dating back to 1575–85. See in- 3, civility
Example Sentences
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Dan Bubb, an aviation historian and professor at University of Nevada Las Vegas, told the BBC that, despite the rise in incivility cases, statistically that number wasn't very significant.
From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025
This weekend’s incivility could be a sign that golf is losing its traditional decorum.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 29, 2025
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 • Apr. 28, 2024
Despite the city's reputation for incivility, it takes a lot to push New Yorkers to outright rejection.
From Salon • Feb. 29, 2024
She looked up at me, her eyes large with compassion, with understanding of the solitude and incivility of grief.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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