uncivil

/ˌʌnˈsɪvl/ (bre, ipa) · [ənsˈɪvəl] /ˌʌnˈsɪvl/ (ame, ipa) · [ənsˈɪvəl] /ˌən-ˈsi-vəl How to pronounce uncivil (audio)/ (ame, mw)

uncivil — adjective

  • uncivilpositive
  • more uncivilcomparative
  • most uncivilsuperlative

1. behaving or speaking in a way that shows a lack of good manners or respect towar

1.形容詞B1
釋義

behaving or speaking in a way that shows a lack of good manners or respect towards other people

例句

Jude was shocked by uncivil passengers who pushed past an elderly woman at the station.

uncivil + behaviour / conduct / language

The customer's uncivil remarks to the waiter caused an awkward silence in the restaurant.

同義詞
  • rude

    much more common and less formal; used in everyday situations

  • impolite

    similar register but more frequent than uncivil

  • discourteous

    equally formal but slightly stronger, suggesting a deliberate lack of consideration

  • ill-mannered

    focuses on a person's general character rather than one specific act

反義詞
  • civil

    same formal register; the direct opposite

  • polite

    more common and informal; the everyday opposite

  • courteous

    formal, suggesting respectful and considerate behaviour

文法句型

uncivil + noun

it is uncivil to + infinitive

uncivil of someone to + infinitive

用法筆記

More formal than rude or impolite. Often used to describe speech, behaviour, or written communication in professional or public settings.

常見錯誤

❌He made uncivilized remarks to the waiter.
✅He made uncivil remarks to the waiter.
💡'Uncivilized' means lacking cultural development; 'uncivil' means impolite or rude.