Uncivil

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsɪvəl/

Definitions of uncivil

adjective describing behavior that is rude, impolite, or disrespectful

Example Sentences

A1 The uncivil behavior of the children at the playground was not acceptable.

A2 She found it difficult to deal with the uncivil comments from her coworkers.

B1 The uncivil treatment of customers by the staff led to a decrease in sales.

B2 The uncivil behavior of the protestors escalated into violence.

C1 The uncivil discourse in politics has become a major concern for the country.

C2 The uncivil behavior of the fans towards the opposing team was condemned by the league.

Examples of uncivil in a Sentence

formal The uncivil behavior of the protesters led to chaos in the streets.

informal She was being so uncivil during the argument.

slang Don't be so uncivil, dude.

figurative His uncivil remarks cut deep into her emotions.

Grammatical Forms of uncivil

• past tense: unciviled
• plural: uncivils
• comparative: more uncivil
• superlative: most uncivil
• present tense: uncivil
• future tense: will uncivil
• perfect tense: have unciviled
• continuous tense: is unciviling
• singular: uncivil
• positive degree: uncivil
• infinitive: to uncivil
• gerund: unciviling
• participle: unciviled

Origin and Evolution of uncivil

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'uncivil' originated from the Latin word 'incivilis', which means 'not civil or polite'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'uncivil' has retained its original meaning of being impolite or lacking in civility. However, its usage has expanded to also encompass behavior that is rude, disrespectful, or uncouth.