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
See All Example Sentences for incivility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incivility
Noun
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However, walking out of class demonstrates disrespect to the teachers who care for their well-being and support these students on a daily basis.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The stakes may differ, but the disrespect for local authority remains the same.—
Joshua Simmons,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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People do not generally express rudeness through presents.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 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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“Incivility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incivility. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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