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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

incisure, incite, incitement, incitive, incivil, incivility, incl., inclasp, inclemency, inclement, inclinable

Origin of incivility

From the Late Latin word incīvīlitās, dating back to 1575–85. See in-3, civility
Related formsin·civ·il [in-siv-uhl] /ɪnˈsɪv əl/, adjective
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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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Word Origin and History for incivility

incivility

n.

1580s, "want of civilized behavior, rudeness," from French incivilité (early 15c.), from Late Latin incivilitatem (nominative incivilitas), from incivilis "not civil," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + civilis "relating to a citizen, relating to public life, befitting a citizen; popular, affable, courteous" (see civil). Meaning "an act of rudeness" is from 1650s. Incivil "not conducive to common good" is from mid-15c.

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