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

We are encouraged to indulge our delusions about replacement theory and white male superiority and to surrender to our instincts toward incivility and division. — Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

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