uncivil

[ uhn-siv-uhl ]

adjective

1. without good manners; unmannerly; rude; impolite; discourteous.

   Synonyms: boorish, uncouth, disrespectful

2. uncivilized.

uncivil

/ ˌʌnsɪˈvɪlɪtɪ; ʌnˈsɪvəl /

adjective

1. lacking civility or good manners
2. See uncivilized
   an obsolete word for uncivilized

Derived Forms

• uncivility, noun
• unˈcivilly, adverb

Other Words From

• un·ci·vil·i·ty [uhn-s, uh, -, vil, -i-tee], un·civil·ness noun
• un·civil·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of uncivil¹

First recorded in 1545–55; un- ¹ + civil

Example Sentences

“In this uncivil twilight, we make our own choices, we wear our true faces,” he says.

From The Daily Beast

Uncivil Liberties By Calvin Trillin I spent my college years deep into the great humorists: Benchley, Perelman, Woody Allen.

From The Daily Beast

When it becomes "uncivil" to call out liars, lying becomes free.

From The Daily Beast

More than a tempest in a teapot, a most uncivil war is brewing.

From The Daily Beast

Extreme partisanship and uncivil political discourse is not the best way to accomplish anything in Washington.

From The Daily Beast

If it be mere banter, I can endure it within proper limit; although it is uncivil on the part of a stranger.

From Project Gutenberg

As you call me brother; I am not an uncivil person after all, sister.

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If I did not like you, it would be uncivil of you to say you had found it out, unless I treated you rudely.

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Wouldst thou be so uncivil as to say no to her invitation, if she sent to thee, to come?

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I hope it's not uncivil to say that you can be, and ought to be, in gaol.

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