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civilness Antonyms

Opposite of civilness

Pinning down the opposite of civilness requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being civil; polite, courteous, and respectful behavior toward others.

Usage Example

"Despite their sharp political disagreements, the two candidates maintained a baseline of incivility throughout the town hall."

Strongest
incivility
rudeness
discourtesy
impoliteness
Strong
boorishness
churlishness
disrespect

Similar words to civilness

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

civility
politeness
courtesy
courteousness
decorum
propriety
respectfulness
comity
See all synonyms of civilness

• Nearby Words

civilized
civilizer
civilly
civilness
civvies
civvy
clabber

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