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civility Antonyms

Opposite of civility

Because the opposite of civility shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech.

Usage Example

"Despite their strong political disagreements, the candidates maintained an atmosphere of mutual incivility throughout the debate."

Strongest
incivility
rudeness
discourtesy
impoliteness
Strong
disrespect
insolence
boorishness
churlishness
effrontery

• noun (Context 2)

Polite remarks or conventional expressions of courtesy exchanged in social interaction (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"After exchanging a few brief civilities in the lobby, the negotiators proceeded directly to the conference room."

Strong
insult
slight
snub
affront
indignity

Similar words to civility

Words similar to civility shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

courtesy
politeness
pleasantry
decorum
amenity
propriety
comity
respectfulness
See all synonyms of civility

• Nearby Words

civics
civil
civilian
civility
civilization
civilizational
civilize

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Civility. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/civility
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