uncivil

Example Sentences

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It also reminds me of uncivil disobedience—getting in the way, but using perfectly lawful tools.

From Slate • Aug. 15, 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

By and large, social media users don't approve of the uncivil posts, the researchers found, but pass them along for entertainment value.

From Salon • Aug. 18, 2022

The average congressional tweets were not especially uncivil, with relatively low scores.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2022

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

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