uncivil

Meanings

• adjective

  Udemegling, uoprørsom, uforsonlig

  - "Han var meget uncivil overfor sin kollega."
  - "De uncivile protester gik videre med at smadre vinduerne."
  - "Det er ikke acceptabelt at være uncivil i denne sammenhang."

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Synonyms

barbarous , savage , uncivilized

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with uncivil
vil , hil , fil

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Variants

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uncivil , uncivilly

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Etymology

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The English word 'uncivil' is derived from the Old French word 'incivil', which means 'not cultivated' or 'not civilized'. It is the opposite of 'civil', which means 'polite' or 'courteous'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'uncivil' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In Danish, the word 'uncivil' is pronounced as 'un-sy-vil'

3. The Danish word for 'civil' is 'civilisert'

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Related Concepts

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1. rudeness: Rudeness is a form of uncivil behavior that involves being disrespectful, impolite, or insulting towards others.

2. barbarism: Barbarism refers to the lack of civilization or refinement, often associated with primitive or uncivilized peoples.

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Culture

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In Danish literature, the concept of uncivil behavior has been explored in various works, such as Martin Andersen Nexø's 'Pelle Erobreren' and Søren Kierkegaard's 'Either/Or'. These works often depict the struggle between civility and uncivil behavior as a means of exploring the human condition.

How to Memorize "uncivil"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who is not polite or courteous, and visualize situations where they exhibit uncivil behavior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'uncivil' with words like 'rude', 'impolite', and 'disrespectful'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym U-N-C-I-V-I-L to remember that uncivil behavior is the opposite of civil behavior.

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