uncivil
Example Sentences
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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
“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
The average congressional tweets were not especially uncivil, with relatively low scores.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2022
She wished it were an uncivil emotion, a passion like jealousy or betrayal.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
