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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.
OTHER WORDS FOR incivility
2 discourtesy.
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Origin of incivility
OTHER WORDS FROM incivility
in·civ·il [in-siv-uhl], /ɪnˈsɪv əl/, adjectiveWords nearby incivility
incisors, incisory, incisure, incite, incitement, incivility, incl., inclasp, inclement, inclinable, inclination
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British Dictionary definitions for incivility
incivility
/ (ɪnsɪˈvɪlɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
lack of civility or courtesy; rudeness
an impolite or uncivil act or remark
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