uncivil
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Definition
Not polite or friendly in behavior or speech.
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These emails are examples of people being uncivil – an adjective meaning rude or impolite. And just to note, the noun that goes with this is incivility.
Rude emails ⏲️ 6 Minute EnglishWe're more likely to be uncivil when we're frazzled – an informal adjective describing feeling tired or anxious because you're doing too many things at the same time.
Rude emails ⏲️ 6 Minute EnglishThe adjective 'uncivil' means impolite, and we have a similar noun that's 'incivility'.
Rude emails ⏲️ 6 Minute English
