incivility

noun
UK: /ˌɪnsɪˈvɪlɪti/
US: /ˌɪnsɪˈvɪləti/

  1. Rude or disrespectful behavior; acting in a way that shows a lack of respect for others.

    1. His incivility made her angry.
    2. The politician's incivility during the debate shocked many viewers demonstrating his disregard for the usual standards.

  2. A specific instance or act of rudeness or disrespect.

    1. That was an act of incivility.
    2. These frequent acts of incivility have created a hostile work environment affecting team morale negatively.

Synonyms

rudeness discourtesy disrespect

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "incivility" in English means: Rude or disrespectful behavior; acting in a way that shows a lack of respect for others., A specific instance or act of rudeness or disrespect..

The phonetic transcription of "incivility" is /ˌɪnsɪˈvɪlɪti/ in British English and /ˌɪnsɪˈvɪləti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "incivility": rudeness, discourtesy, disrespect.

Example usage of "incivility": "His incivility made her angry.". More examples on the page.