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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"Ingenuity can never become an alibi for incivility," the municipality of Catania said in a post on its official Facebook page.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
This weekend’s incivility could be a sign that golf is losing its traditional decorum.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 29, 2025
"The incivility didn’t start with RTO — it was just harder to see when people were apart"
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2025
But their repeatedly calling each other liars and bullies compounded the incivility.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2023
That’s entitlement: his mother permits that casual incivility because she wants him to learn to assert himself with people in positions of authority.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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