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incivility

[ in-suh-vil-i-tee ]

noun

plural incivilities
  1. the quality or condition of being uncivil; discourteous behavior or treatment.

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  2. an uncivil act.

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incivility

/ ɪԲɪˈɪɪɪ /

noun

  1. lack of civility or courtesy; rudeness
  2. an impolite or uncivil act or remark
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·· [in-, siv, -, uh, l], adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of incivility1

From the Late Latin word Գīī, dating back to 1575–85. See in- 3, civility
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The project intends to tackle public incivility, like shouting matches, insults and threats, and in doing so remind people of what they have in common and upend government dysfunction.

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Despite the city's reputation for incivility, it takes a lot to push New Yorkers to outright rejection.

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But their repeatedly calling each other liars and bullies compounded the incivility.

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In April, Republicans in the state legislature expelled two members on false claims of incivility, but in reality, Republicans reject the right of voters in urban districts to elect Black Democrats as representatives.

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President Emmanuel Macron has often denounced a new “incivility” in France and called for mutual respect.

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