Incivility: meaning, definitions and examples

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incivility

[ ɪnˈsɪvɪlɪti ]

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in social interactions

The quality of being rude, disrespectful, or impolite in behavior or speech.

Synonyms

disrespect, impoliteness, rudeness

Examples of usage

His incivility towards the waitress was unacceptable.
The incivility of some drivers on the road is appalling.

Translations

Translations of the word "incivility" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incivilidade

🇮🇳 असभ्यता

🇩🇪 Unhöflichkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakadaban

🇺🇦 невихованість

🇵🇱 nieuprzejmość

🇯🇵 無礼

🇫🇷 incivilité

🇪🇸 incivilidad

🇹🇷 kabalık

🇰🇷 무례함

🇸🇦 قلة أدب

🇨🇿 nezdvořilost

🇸🇰 nezdvorilosť

🇨🇳 不文明

🇸🇮 nevljudnost

🇮🇸 óspekt

🇰🇿 әдепсіздік

🇬🇪 უხეშობა

🇦🇿 ədəbsizlik

🇲🇽 incivilidad

Word origin

The word 'incivility' originated from the Latin word 'incivilitas', which means lack of civilization. The concept of civility dates back to ancient times when societies placed a high value on respect and manners. Incivility can lead to conflicts and breakdowns in relationships, highlighting the importance of treating others with kindness and respect.