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Definition of uncivil

uncivil

/ʌnˈsɪv.əl/
un · civ · il
Adverb:uncivilly
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• adjective

1

Discourteous, impolite, or lacking in good manners and respect toward others.

Example

"The moderator intervened after the debate devolved into uncivil remarks between the panelists."

2

Not conducive to civic order, peaceful social coexistence, or civilized society.

Example

"Prolonged economic instability and weak institutions can foster an uncivil political climate."

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• Rhymes for uncivil

• Nearby Words

uncirculated
uncircumcised
uncited
uncivil
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uncivilly
unclad

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-16th century from the English privative prefix un- ('not') and civil, or borrowed from Latin incivilis ('not citizen-like, discourteous').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uncivil. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uncivil
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