uncivil

Example Sentences

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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

It intervenes if people are uncivil to each other, and it guides people in coming up with the key questions that they want to ask panels of competing experts who represent different points of view.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2025

Yes, I’m biased against anyone who’s that uncivil, especially when he disrespects facts or — worse — is a pathological liar.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 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

‘Edmund, you are behaving in a very uncivil way towards a visitor.’

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill