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uncivil
adjective un·civ·il \ˌən-ˈsi-vəl\
: rude or impolite
Full Definition of UNCIVIL
1
: not civilized : barbarous
2
: lacking in courtesy : ill-mannered, impolite <uncivil remarks>
3
: not conducive to civic harmony and welfare
— un·civ·il·ly \-və-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of UNCIVIL
1553
Related to UNCIVIL
- Synonyms
- barbarian, barbaric, barbarous, heathen, heathenish, natural, Neanderthal (or Neandertal), rude, savage, uncivilized, uncultivated, wild
- Antonyms
- civilized
UNCIVIL Defined for Kids
uncivil
adjective un·civ·il \ˌən-ˈsi-vəl\
Definition of UNCIVIL for Kids
: impolite
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