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uncivil Meaning & Definition

/ʌnˈsɪv.əl/

What Does Uncivil Mean?

Uncivil is an adjective that means Not civilized. It is also used to mean Not civil; discourteous; impolite.

Word Facts for Uncivil

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/ʌnˈsɪv.əl/
Syllables3
Synonymsrude
Antonymscivil and polite
Comparative / superlativemore uncivil, most uncivil

Uncivil Definition (Adjective)

  1. Not civilized.
  2. Not civil; discourteous; impolite.

    uncivil behavior

Synonyms of Uncivil

Uncivil synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Uncivil

Uncivil in a Sentence

uncivil behavior

Word Forms & Grammar

uncivil (comparative more uncivil, superlative most uncivil)

Words That Rhyme With Uncivil

Origin of Uncivil

From un- + civil. Piecewise doublet of incivil.

How Do You Say Uncivil?

The standard pronunciation of uncivil is /ʌnˈsɪv.əl/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (sɪv).

Quick Answers About Uncivil

What part of speech is uncivil?

Uncivil is an adjective.

What is another word for uncivil?

Words with a similar meaning to uncivil include rude. See the full list of uncivil synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of uncivil?

Antonyms of uncivil include civil and polite.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of uncivil?

The comparative form is more uncivil and the superlative form is most uncivil.

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