as in disrespect
rude behavior
I won't tolerate incivility, and that includes text messaging while I'm speaking
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Recent Examples of incivility
Some travelers believe airlines contribute to incivility by treating passengers poorly.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Nov. 2025
In fact, the SHRM research showed that employees of companies with a RTO mandate reported 63% more acts of workplace incivility than those without a mandate.
—Susan Caminiti, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Then, acts of incivility are clearer, or less open to interpretation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2025
Baseball brawls can be likened to the height of incivility.
—Kenneth Lasson, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2024
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Nov. 2025
In fact, the SHRM research showed that employees of companies with a RTO mandate reported 63% more acts of workplace incivility than those without a mandate.
—Susan Caminiti, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Then, acts of incivility are clearer, or less open to interpretation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2025
Baseball brawls can be likened to the height of incivility.
—Kenneth Lasson, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incivility
Noun
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No disrespect to Polin or Benophie, but the ton just isn’t the same without Bridgerton’s Kanthony—that would be Kate Sharma Bridgerton and Viscount Anthony Bridgerton, thank you very much.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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Not the kind of disrespect that doesn’t see you as human, mind.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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The language is infused with intensity, lust and earthy rudeness: Climbs have names like Fingerbang Princess and Tinkerbell Bandersnatch.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
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Dissatisfaction isn’t rudeness or ingratitude.—
David Williamson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Incivility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incivility. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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