uncivil

un·civ·il

adj \ˌən-ˈsi-vəl\

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

Examples of UNCIVIL

1. <the uncivil and wild land that the pioneers tamed and settled>
2. <such uncivil behavior will not be tolerated>

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

Related Words: coarse, crude, primitive, rough; uncouth, uncultured

Near Antonyms: cultured, enlightened, humane, sophisticated; genteel, polished, polite, refined, urbane, well-bred; semicivilized

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