incivility

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɪnsɪˈvɪlɪti/

Noun

uncountable countable

(uncountable) The state of being uncivil; lack of courtesy; rudeness in manner. / (countable) Any act of rudeness or ill-breeding. / (uncountable) Lack of civilization; a state of rudeness or barbarism.

Japanese Meaning

礼儀を欠いた状態、無礼、不作法、冷遇な振る舞い / 粗野な行為・行動（無教養や野蛮な行い）

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Persistent incivility in online discussions often discourages thoughtful participation.

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オンラインの議論における継続的な無礼は、建設的な参加をしばしば妨げる。

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Sense（1）

(uncountable) The state of being uncivil; lack of courtesy; rudeness in manner.

Courtezan. How say you now? is not your husband mad?

Adriana. His incivility confirms no less.

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Sense（2）

(countable) Any act of rudeness or ill-breeding.

1621-1626, George Sandys, Metamorphoses

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Sense（3）

(uncountable) Lack of civilization; a state of rudeness or barbarism.

BEAT on, proud billows; Boreas blow; / Swell, curled waves, high as Jove's roof; / Your incivility doth ſhow, / That innocence is tempeſt proof; / Though ſurly Nereus frown, my thoughts are calm; / Then ſtrike, Affliction, for thy wounds are balm. [Attributed to Roger L'Estrange (1616–1704).]

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incivilities

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