uncivil
adjective
un·civ·il
ˌən-ˈsi-vəl 
1
: not civilized : barbarous
2
: lacking in courtesy : ill-mannered, impolite
uncivil remarks
3
: not conducive to civic harmony and welfare
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the uncivil and wild land that the pioneers tamed and settled
such uncivil behavior will not be tolerated
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Instead of working collaboratively, employees may be uncivil and forceful.
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Timothy Kundro, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
As a border state, the war caused some of the most uncivil acts as neighbors and families fought over the issues of slavery and states rights.
—Curtis Varnell, arkansasonline.com, 22 Sep. 2024
Individuals and societies are allowed to grow, to recognize that what is shocking and truthful in one context can be hurtful and uncivil in another.
—Philip Martin, arkansasonline.com, 13 Sep. 2024
The discourse seems to be more of an uncivil war conducted on the anti-social networks.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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Timothy Kundro, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
As a border state, the war caused some of the most uncivil acts as neighbors and families fought over the issues of slavery and states rights.
—Curtis Varnell, arkansasonline.com, 22 Sep. 2024
Individuals and societies are allowed to grow, to recognize that what is shocking and truthful in one context can be hurtful and uncivil in another.
—Philip Martin, arkansasonline.com, 13 Sep. 2024
The discourse seems to be more of an uncivil war conducted on the anti-social networks.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Uncivil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncivil. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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uncivil
adjective
un·civ·il
ˌən-ˈsiv-əl
1
: not civilized : barbarous
2
: lacking in courtesy : ill-mannered
uncivil remarks
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