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uncivil

adjective

Simple meaning

Not civil; discourteous.

Pronunciation

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uhnsivuhl

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ənˈsɪvəl

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Not civil; discourteous; impolite

  2. Not civilized

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare

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  • “Want nothing from you but to get away from your uncivil tongue"- Willa Cather.”adjective

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