Synonyms of uncivil

uncivil

adjective

ˌən-ˈsi-vəl 

1

as in rude

not civilized

the uncivil and wild land that the pioneers tamed and settled

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rude
• barbarian
• savage
• wild
• uncivilized
• barbarous
• primitive
• barbaric
• Neanderthal
• natural
• uncultivated
• heathenish
• heathen
• crude
• coarse
• rough
• uncouth
• uncultured

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• civilized
• sophisticated
• humane
• polite
• enlightened
• cultured
• genteel
• polished
• refined
• urbane
• well-bred
• semicivilized

2

as in disrespectful

showing a lack of manners or consideration for others

such uncivil behavior will not be tolerated

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rude
• disrespectful
• discourteous
• ungracious
• unmannerly
• impolite
• thoughtless
• inconsiderate
• abrupt
• impertinent
• uncalled-for
• arrogant
• ill-mannered
• unhandsome
• unmannered
• blunt
• ill-bred
• insolent
• vulgar
• impudent
• gruff
• improper
• boorish
• uncouth
• brazen
• curt
• disagreeable
• incorrect
• loutish
• churlish
• shameless
• bold
• antisocial
• clownish
• saucy
• brusque
• sassy
• unseemly
• cheeky
• brash
• audacious
• brassy
• indecent
• surly
• indecorous
• crusty
• snippy
• sullen
• fresh
• grumpy
• caddish
• supercilious
• presumptuous
• pompous
• cross
• crabbed
• arch
• haughty
• bumptious
• pretentious
• imperious
• peremptory
• bold-faced
• lippy
• sharp
• conceited
• superior
• high-handed
• snippety

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• civil
• polite
• courteous
• gracious
• genteel
• thoughtful
• considerate
• humble
• modest
• respectful
• appropriate
• acceptable
• meek
• right
• deferential
• good
• correct
• suitable
• proper
• dutiful
• becoming
• friendly
• respectable
• submissive
• mannerly
• decent
• cordial
• meet
• hospitable
• fitting
• genial
• yielding
• fit
• well-bred
• affable
• sociable
• unassertive
• graceful
• decorous
• felicitous
• chivalrous
• gallant
• seemly
• elegant
• courtly
• befitting
• refined
• ceremonious

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of uncivil

History has shown us that giving government moral authority over its people is a route to an uncivil society. — Charles F. Miller, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026

Harder still to see the people who have persevered through it all and the culture that preserves signs of civilization, even in deeply uncivil times. — Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026

Lost in all the heated rhetoric is the fact that so much of this turmoil would have been avoided if federal detainers were simply honored within local jails and state prisons — away from the public and professional provocateurs who are drawn to uncivil cultural conflict like bees to honey. — Bob Ehrlich, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026

Both mark the progression from civil dialogue to uncivil dialogue to force and fear. — Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025