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incivility

[ in-suh-vil-i-tee ]
/ ˌɪn səˈvɪl ɪ ti /
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noun, plural in·ci·vil·i·ties for 2.

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

RELATED WORDS

disrespect, coarseness, rudeness, impoliteness

Nearby words

incisors, incisory, incisure, incite, incitement, incivility, incl., inclasp, inclement, inclinable, inclination

Origin of incivility

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

Related forms

in·civ·il [in-siv-uhl] /ɪnˈsɪv əl/, adjective
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incivility

/ (ɪnsɪˈvɪlɪtɪ) /

noun plural -ties

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