incivility
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈsɪvəltɪ]
Word
Context: "relationship"
(noun) incivility is when someone is rude or disrespectful to others. It can happen in conversations, at school, or even at work. It's when people don't treat each other nicely.
Example
She showed great kindness, and there was no incivility in her words.
Example
His incivility towards his classmates made it hard for anyone to work with him.
Example
Why do you think incivility is common in some discussions?
Context: "social behavior"
(noun) incivility can refer to lack of courtesy or politeness in public spaces. It includes behaviors like interrupting someone or being loud in quiet areas.
Example
The concert was enjoyable because everyone was respectful and showed no incivility.
Example
The crowd's incivility during the movie upset many people trying to enjoy it.
Example
What kind of incivility have you noticed in public places?
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