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uncivil

[uhn-siv-uhl] / ʌnˈsɪv əl /


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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

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

They can block the sharing of a post identified as uncivil or downgrade it in users' feeds so that fewer will people see and share it.

From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2022

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


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