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

As the incivility and tribalism of our politics increase, the quality of our political discourse decreases accordingly. — Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026

If customer incivility is rising, businesses should ask whether cutting services, bringing chatbots into the mix and ignoring complaints are showing up on the bottom line. — Dave Lieber jan. 8, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026

Some travelers believe airlines contribute to incivility by treating passengers poorly. — 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