Synonyms of incivility

incivility

noun

ˌin(t)-sə-ˈvi-lə-tē 

as in disrespect

rude behavior

I won't tolerate incivility, and that includes text messaging while I'm speaking

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disrespect
• disrespectfulness
• rudeness
• impoliteness
• discourtesy
• arrogance
• insolence
• inconsiderateness
• diss
• inconsideration
• impudence
• ungraciousness
• impertinence
• boorishness
• dis
• vulgarity
• boldness
• impertinency
• audacity
• shamelessness
• discourteousness
• churlishness
• brashness
• forwardness
• bluntness
• brusqueness
• crudeness
• abruptness
• surliness
• sullenness
• crossness
• disagreeableness
• sauciness
• gruffness
• unfitness
• grumpiness
• inappropriateness
• curtness
• loutishness
• pretense
• indecency
• pretence
• unsuitability
• pretension
• clownishness
• presumption
• brassiness
• caddishness
• crustiness
• impropriety
• incorrectness
• sharpness
• conceit
• crabbedness
• pretentiousness
• conceitedness
• improperness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• civility
• consideration
• politeness
• gentility
• thoughtfulness
• graciousness
• humility
• courtesy
• considerateness
• meekness
• modesty
• deference
• politesse
• acceptability
• submissiveness
• goodness
• respectability
• appropriateness
• decency
• correctness
• fitness
• suitability
• genteelness
• hospitality
• propriety
• friendliness
• respectfulness
• cordiality
• kindness
• rightness
• geniality
• affability
• dutifulness
• grace
• seemliness
• gracefulness
• suitableness
• decorousness
• respectableness
• felicitousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of incivility

Conversely, workplaces that see high rates of turnover, burnout and absenteeism may see higher incidents of workplace incivility. —Sandy Harvey, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025

In today’s work environment, leaders cannot afford to lose time and talent due to the ripple effects of incivility. —Sandy Harvey, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025

When incivility is not properly managed, unnecessary time is spent managing conflicts, tackling turnover and dealing with poor performance. —Sandy Harvey, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025

In his opening remarks, SHRM Chief Human Resources Officer Jim Link said his organization has found that workplace incivility is seen in connection to greater disagreements taking place outside of work. —Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024