English Dictionary

incivility

/ɪnsɪˈvɪlɪti/

noun

(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.

The incivility in the workplace is causing a toxic environment.

意味（1）

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

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

Courtezan. How say you now? is not your husband mad? Adriana. His incivility confirms no less.

意味（2）

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

1621-1626, George Sandys, Metamorphoses

意味（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).]