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Definition of "incivil" [in•civ•il]

  • Displaying a lack of courtesy; rude, impolite. (adjective)
  • Uncivilized, barbarous. (adjective)

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Use "incivil" in a sentence
  • "What can you point to in my post that is incivil, that is rhetoric not reason; and what can you point to in the personal attack directed at me that is civil, that is reason not rhetoric?"
  • "All of these aspects of what is defined as incivil serve to ensure that it is used to maintain patriarchy."
  • "It's some of the most painfully incivil stuff in the world, and happily, the folks over at "The Daily Show" have made a "real America" mash-up that does credit to their defense of all Americans."
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