n.; pl. Incivilities [ L. incivilitas: cf. F. incivilité. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 1. The quality or state of being uncivil; lack of courtesy; rudeness of manner; impoliteness. Shak. Tillotson. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Any act of rudeness or ill breeding. [ 1913 Webster ] Uncomely jests, loud talking and jeering, which, in civil account, are called indecencies and incivilities. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Lack of civilization; a state of rudeness or barbarism. [ R. ] Sir W. Raleigh. Syn. -- Impoliteness; uncourteousness; unmannerliness; disrespect; rudeness; discourtesy. [ 1913 Webster ] |