What does incivil mean?
Incivil means (rare) Displaying a lack of courtesy; rude, impolite..
Incivil
/ɪnˈsɪv.ɪl/ · adjective
Meaning
(rare) Displaying a lack of courtesy; rude, impolite..
Definitions by Sense
- (rare) Displaying a lack of courtesy; rude, impolite.
- (rare) Uncivilized, barbarous.
Example Sentences
"No matter how rude or incivil the existing habits of behavior, in other words, if the creature was in fact a human being, then he/she was necessarily endowed with a soul and thus with a capacity of understanding at least sufficient to absorb and retain Europe's instruction."
Oft haue I heard your Maieſtie complain, Of Tamburlaine that ſturdie Scythian thiefe, That robs your merchants of Perſepolis, Trading by land vnto the westerne Iſles, And in your confines with his lawleſſe traine, Daily commits inciuill outrages.
"It will be essentially incivil and criminal."
Synonyms for incivil
Antonyms for incivil
Related Words
Word Forms
- more incivil
- most incivil
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for incivil?
Common synonyms include discourteous, uncivil, uncouth, aweless.
What is the opposite of incivil?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use incivil in a sentence?
"No matter how rude or incivil the existing habits of behavior, in other words, if the creature was in fact a human being, then he/she was necessarily endowed with a soul and thus with a capacity of understanding at least sufficient to absorb and retain Europe's instruction."
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