uncivil
Example Sentences
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Soon after that, “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” reminded his viewers of how uncivil Leno was toward Lewinsky in an episode about public shaming.
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2025
As Jamieson noted, “We’re influenced by what we see around us. If I hear a lot of what we would traditionally mark off as uncivil discourse, it seems normal to me.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 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
I wanted to charge downstairs and make a scene—show myself to be rough and uncivil, the complete opposite of the cultured and obedient housewife that Ba aimed to portray.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
