incivility

American  

[in-suh-vil-i-tee] / ˌɪn səˈvɪl ɪ ti /

noun

plural

incivilities

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

   Synonyms:

   uncouthness, boorishness, rudeness

2. an uncivil act.

   Synonyms:

   discourtesy

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incivility British  

/ ɪnsɪˈvɪlɪtɪ /

noun

1. lack of civility or courtesy; rudeness

2. an impolite or uncivil act or remark

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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

This weekend’s incivility could be a sign that golf is losing its traditional decorum.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cofidis said a police investigation was under way and that they "strongly condemn this act of incivility," while also calling on the "perpetrators to act with civility and responsibility".

From BBC

Think of “incivility” as the fairly common, routine disagreements or conflicts we all experience most days: being talked over, having an idea dismissed, inadvertently touching on a sensitive subject.

From Salon

The project intends to tackle public incivility, like shouting matches, insults and threats, and in doing so remind people of what they have in common and upend government dysfunction.

From Seattle Times

Despite the city's reputation for incivility, it takes a lot to push New Yorkers to outright rejection.

From Salon