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   In·ci·vil·i·ty

   /ˌinsəˈvilədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. rude or unsociable speech or behavior: "absenteeism and incivility were not tolerated"
   • ▪ an impolite or offensive comment.

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French incivilité or late Latin incivilitas, from Latin incivilis, from in- ‘not’ + civilis ‘of a citizen’ (see civil).

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   The meaning of INCIVILITY is the quality or state of being uncivil. How to use incivility in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINCIVILITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   INCIVILITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary. Meaning of incivility in English. incivility. noun [ U ] formal us / ˌɪn.sɪˈvɪl.ə.t̬i / uk / ˌɪn.sɪˈvɪl.ə.ti / Add to word list. rudeness. Synonyms. impoliteness formal. rudeness (NOT POLITE) Opposite. civility. Related word. uncivil formal. backchat. cheekily. cheekiness. cheeky.

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   Incivility definition: the quality or condition of being uncivil; discourteous behavior or treatment.. See examples of INCIVILITY used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINCIVILITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   noun [ U ] formal uk / ˌɪn.sɪˈvɪl.ə.ti / us / ˌɪn.sɪˈvɪl.ə.t̬i / Add to word list. rudeness. Synonyms. impoliteness formal. rudeness (NOT POLITE) Opposite. civility. Related word. uncivil formal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. backchat. cheekily. cheekiness. cheeky. churlishly. churlishness. coarse-grained. fruity. gall. indelicate.

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   Incivility is rudeness or disrespect. A child will probably be scolded for his incivility if he sits with his elbows planted on the dinner table, talking loudly with his mouth full of food.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINCIVILITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. a lack of courtesy or politeness; rudeness. 2. Word forms: plural ˌinciˈvilities. a rude or discourteous act.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishincivility noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of incivility noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   incivilities. The quality or condition of being uncivil. A lack of courtesy or politeness; rudeness. A rude or discourteous act. Want of civilization; a state of rudeness or barbarism.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › incivilityIncivility - definition of incivility by The Free Dictionary

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    in·ci·vil·i·ty. (ĭn′sĭ-vĭl′ĭ-tē) n. pl. in·ci·vil·i·ties. 1. The quality or condition of being uncivil. 2. An uncivil or discourteous act. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › incivilityIncivility Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    INCIVILITY meaning: 1 : a rude or impolite attitude or behavior lack of civility; 2 : a rude or impolite act.