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
Conversely, workplaces that see high rates of turnover, burnout and absenteeism may see higher incidents of workplace incivility.
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Sandy Harvey, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
In today’s work environment, leaders cannot afford to lose time and talent due to the ripple effects of incivility.
—Sandy Harvey, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
When incivility is not properly managed, unnecessary time is spent managing conflicts, tackling turnover and dealing with poor performance.
—Sandy Harvey, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
In his opening remarks, SHRM Chief Human Resources Officer Jim Link said his organization has found that workplace incivility is seen in connection to greater disagreements taking place outside of work.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Sandy Harvey, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
In today’s work environment, leaders cannot afford to lose time and talent due to the ripple effects of incivility.
—Sandy Harvey, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
When incivility is not properly managed, unnecessary time is spent managing conflicts, tackling turnover and dealing with poor performance.
—Sandy Harvey, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
In his opening remarks, SHRM Chief Human Resources Officer Jim Link said his organization has found that workplace incivility is seen in connection to greater disagreements taking place outside of work.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for incivility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incivility
Noun
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Maintain safety by allowing your teen to share sensitive information without judgement, punishment, disrespect, or harsh criticism.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
4 Mar. 2025
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From today’s extended look, director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer have delivered something that’s akin to a Top Gun with lots of riveting, cut-the-corner race scenes that outstrip those of James Mangold’s Ford v. Ferrari (no disrespect) and bromance camaraderie.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to a study conducted by management professor Christine Pearson at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, 45% of the 800 respondents surveyed contemplated changing jobs due to incidents of rudeness.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2025
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At that point, refusing to move a bag can cross the line into rudeness.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Incivility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incivility. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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