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 Sentences

Recent Examples of incivility

Over the years, many scholars have studied how candidates and officeholders communicate with the public and found patterns of negativity, incivility and irrational language. —Christopher Miller, The Conversation, 8 Aug. 2024

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