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uncivil

[uhn-siv-uhl] / ʌnˈsɪv əl /


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It also reminds me of uncivil disobedience—getting in the way, but using perfectly lawful tools.

From Slate Aug. 15, 2025

“We must end this uncivil war that pits red against blue, rural versus urban, conservative versus liberal,” Mr. Biden said.

From Washington Times Dec. 28, 2023

Social scientists use standardized artificial intelligence programs trained by humans to classify speech as uncivil based on factors such as profanity, hate speech, ALL CAPS, name calling, or humiliation.

From Salon Aug. 18, 2022

The average congressional tweets were not especially uncivil, with relatively low scores.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 28, 2022

I wanted to charge downstairs and make a scene—show myself to be rough and uncivil, the complete opposite of the cultured and obedient housewife that Ba aimed to portray.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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