incivility
noun
in·ci·vil·i·ty
ˌin(t)-sə-ˈvi-lə-tē 
1
: the quality or state of being uncivil
2
: a rude or discourteous act
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Examples of incivility in a Sentence
We chose to ignore their little insults and incivilities.
I won't tolerate incivility, and that includes text messaging while I'm speaking.
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Managers who allow or foster workplace incivility—such as bullying, rude interactions or unbridled criticism—create a vicious cycle in which employees are more likely to engage in these uncivil actions.
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Bybryan Robinson, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
Over the years, many scholars have studied how candidates and officeholders communicate with the public and found patterns of negativity, incivility and irrational language.
—Christopher Miller, The Conversation, 8 Aug. 2024
Piersall’s brief moment of self-indulgence back then was but a blip compared with the massive inundation of incivility we’re all subjected to these days.
—Kenneth Lasson, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2024
This lack of knowledge foments division, frustration, and ultimately, incivility and an inability to communicate effectively with others, especially those who see the world differently.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 July 2024
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Bybryan Robinson, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
Over the years, many scholars have studied how candidates and officeholders communicate with the public and found patterns of negativity, incivility and irrational language.
—Christopher Miller, The Conversation, 8 Aug. 2024
Piersall’s brief moment of self-indulgence back then was but a blip compared with the massive inundation of incivility we’re all subjected to these days.
—Kenneth Lasson, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2024
This lack of knowledge foments division, frustration, and ultimately, incivility and an inability to communicate effectively with others, especially those who see the world differently.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for incivility
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incivility
noun
in·ci·vil·i·ty
ˌin(t)-sə-ˈvil-ət-ē
plural incivilities
1
: the quality or state of being impolite
2
: a rude or discourteous act
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