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

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

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

Research backs this up: Studies on narcissistic leadership link it to higher levels of workplace incivility and lower levels of trust among team members. —Mark Murphy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

Read more Workplace incivility spikes around elections, expert says at Newsweek event Presidential election causing office unrest? —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024