uncivil (ʌnˈsɪvəl
)
Definitions
adjective
- lacking civility or good manners
- an obsolete word for uncivilized
Alternative Forms
uncivility (ˌʌnsɪˈvɪlɪtɪ) unˈcivilness noun unˈcivilly adverb Synonyms
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impolite,
rude,
bad-mannered,
surly,
gruff,
churlish,
bearish,
disrespectful,
brusque,
boorish,
uncouth,
discourteous,
ill-bred,
unmannerly,
ill-mannered,
Usage examples
He'd been short and uncivil with her, but it was difficult enough coping with his own problems at the moment, let alone hers.
, Wall Games (1990)Those complaints included allegations of abuse of authority, using unnecessary or excessive force and discourteous or uncivil behaviour.
canada.com (2004)Ministers unite in delight at the downfall of a very uncivil servant
Independent (1999)"She could not resist the riposte, `No, I sometimes class them as civil and uncivil.
, Indian Balm - Travels in the Southern Subcontinent (1994)