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
Link added that this incivility is costing companies in all areas: employee well-being, performance and retention, internal culture, belonging and engagement, and broader economic capabilities.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The offensive habit of answering a cell phone or text message in mid-conversation, during an appointment, during meals, during meetings or classes is yet another timely example of incivility.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2025
Nearly three-quarters of executives admit that return-to-office mandates are sparking internal conflict and could even lead to workplace incivility.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Theater workers — who, like most service employees, have been wearily dealing with increasing amounts of customer incivility since the pandemic — have been fuming.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The offensive habit of answering a cell phone or text message in mid-conversation, during an appointment, during meals, during meetings or classes is yet another timely example of incivility.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2025
Nearly three-quarters of executives admit that return-to-office mandates are sparking internal conflict and could even lead to workplace incivility.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Theater workers — who, like most service employees, have been wearily dealing with increasing amounts of customer incivility since the pandemic — have been fuming.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incivility
Noun
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On the show, the long-time parenting expert helped families address issues like lack of discipline, controlling behavior, sleep separation, disrespect and communication.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Ahead of training camp and preseason action, LaFleur has received major disrespect.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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There are times when what appears to be rudeness or laziness could stem from personal struggles or stress.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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That rudeness did not go unnoticed, and on Swag, Justin is still airing out their arguments.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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“Incivility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incivility. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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