Synonyms of incivility

incivility

noun

ˌin(t)-sə-ˈvi-lə-tē 

as in disrespect

rude behavior

I won't tolerate incivility, and that includes text messaging while I'm speaking

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disrespect
• rudeness
• disrespectfulness
• impoliteness
• discourtesy
• arrogance
• insolence
• inconsiderateness
• inconsideration
• impudence
• ungraciousness
• impertinence
• boorishness
• dis
• vulgarity
• boldness
• audacity
• impertinency
• shamelessness
• discourteousness
• churlishness
• brashness
• forwardness
• brusqueness
• bluntness
• crudeness
• disagreeableness
• abruptness
• surliness
• sullenness
• sauciness
• crossness
• gruffness
• unfitness
• grumpiness
• curtness
• inappropriateness
• loutishness
• indecency
• unsuitability
• clownishness
• presumption
• brassiness
• caddishness
• incorrectness
• crustiness
• impropriety
• pretense
• pretension
• sharpness
• conceit
• crabbedness
• pretentiousness
• conceitedness
• improperness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• civility
• consideration
• politeness
• gentility
• thoughtfulness
• graciousness
• humility
• courtesy
• considerateness
• meekness
• modesty
• deference
• politesse
• acceptability
• submissiveness
• goodness
• respectability
• appropriateness
• decency
• correctness
• fitness
• suitability
• genteelness
• hospitality
• propriety
• friendliness
• respectfulness
• cordiality
• kindness
• rightness
• geniality
• affability
• dutifulness
• grace
• seemliness
• gracefulness
• suitableness
• decorousness
• respectableness
• felicitousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of incivility

First, there’s the increase in incivility, in all its 21st-century forms – from road rage to cyberbullying. — Ross Channing Reed, The Conversation, 5 June 2026

Studies find that these subtler forms of email incivility are linked with negative effects on mood and well-being because the ambiguity triggers worry and second-guessing. — Dr. Rina Koshkina, Forbes.com, 9 Mar. 2026

As the incivility and tribalism of our politics increase, the quality of our political discourse decreases accordingly. — Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026

If customer incivility is rising, businesses should ask whether cutting services, bringing chatbots into the mix and ignoring complaints are showing up on the bottom line. — Dave Lieber jan. 8, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026