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

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

Workplace incivility caused by team members, patients, patients' families and others is a significant contributor to burnout. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025

Baseball brawls can be likened to the height of incivility. —Kenneth Lasson, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2024