uncivil

Example Sentences

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“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

Based on these characterizations, one could be forgiven for thinking that the Counterman case involved controversial political advocacy, an ambiguous offhand remark, or uncivil name-calling.

From Slate • Jul. 6, 2023

But the section became “an uncivil place that drives readers away” with hateful, personal attacks driving away those trying to engage in thoughtful conversation.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 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

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

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