Incivility: meaning, definitions and examples

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incivility

 

[ ɪnˈsɪvɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.