Definition

Not polite or respectful; behaving in a rude or discourteous manner.

Example

His uncivil remarks during the meeting upset everyone.

Conversation

Did you see how they were acting at the meeting yesterday?

Yeah, it was really uncivil of them to interrupt each other like that.

Exactly! It made everything so chaotic and unproductive.

I know, right? We need to find a way to encourage more respectful discussions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uncivil → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "civil" (from Latin "civilis", meaning relating to citizens or polite). The word "uncivil" means not polite or lacking in good manners, often referring to behavior that is rude or disrespectful.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'civil', which relates to being polite or courteous. This helps you remember that 'uncivil' describes behavior that is not polite.

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