Incivility: meaning, definitions and examples
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incivility
[ ɪnˈsɪvɪlɪti ]
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.
See also: civil, civilian, civilianization, civilianizing, civilisation, civility, civilization, civilly, uncivil, uncivilized.