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civilness Synonyms

Another word for civilness

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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 civility throughout the town hall."

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civility
politeness
courtesy
courteousness
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decorum
propriety
respectfulness
comity

Opposites of civilness

The opposite of civilness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

incivility
rudeness
discourtesy
impoliteness
boorishness
churlishness
disrespect
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Civilness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/civilness
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