Synonyms of incivility

incivility

noun

ˌin(t)-sə-ˈvi-lə-tē 

as in disrespect

rude behavior

I won't tolerate incivility, and that includes text messaging while I'm speaking

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disrespect
• disrespectfulness
• rudeness
• impoliteness
• discourtesy
• arrogance
• insolence
• inconsiderateness
• diss
• inconsideration
• impudence
• ungraciousness
• impertinence
• boorishness
• dis
• vulgarity
• boldness
• impertinency
• audacity
• shamelessness
• discourteousness
• churlishness
• brashness
• forwardness
• bluntness
• brusqueness
• crudeness
• abruptness
• surliness
• sullenness
• crossness
• disagreeableness
• sauciness
• gruffness
• unfitness
• grumpiness
• inappropriateness
• curtness
• loutishness
• pretense
• indecency
• pretence
• unsuitability
• pretension
• clownishness
• presumption
• brassiness
• caddishness
• crustiness
• impropriety
• incorrectness
• sharpness
• conceit
• crabbedness
• pretentiousness
• conceitedness
• improperness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• civility
• consideration
• politeness
• gentility
• thoughtfulness
• graciousness
• humility
• courtesy
• considerateness
• meekness
• modesty
• deference
• politesse
• acceptability
• submissiveness
• goodness
• respectability
• appropriateness
• decency
• correctness
• fitness
• suitability
• genteelness
• hospitality
• propriety
• friendliness
• respectfulness
• cordiality
• kindness
• rightness
• geniality
• affability
• dutifulness
• grace
• seemliness
• gracefulness
• suitableness
• decorousness
• respectableness
• felicitousness

Examples of incivility in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Piersall’s brief moment of self-indulgence back then was but a blip compared with the massive inundation of incivility we’re all subjected to these days. —Kenneth Lasson, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2024

This lack of knowledge foments division, frustration, and ultimately, incivility and an inability to communicate effectively with others, especially those who see the world differently. —Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 July 2024

Many voters can’t forget the first 2020 debate, which stood out for its incivility and interruptions. —The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2024

Trickle-down incivility Rina Shah is a political strategist and a former Republican congressional aide, and a Republican who opposes Trump. —Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 15 June 2024