UNCIVIL
Dictionary entry overview: What does uncivil mean? • UNCIVIL (adjective)
The adjective UNCIVIL has 1 sense:
1. lacking civility or good manners
Familiarity information: UNCIVIL used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• UNCIVIL (adjective)
Meaning:
Lacking civility or good manners
Synonyms:
uncivil; rude
Context example:
want nothing from you but to get away from your uncivil tongue
Attribute:
civility (formal or perfunctory politeness)
Antonym:
civil (not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others)
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