incivility

[/ˌɪn.sɪˈvɪl.ə.ti/]

nounfemininepl: incivilidades

incivilidade

1. Lack of politeness; rudeness or discourtesy in behavior or speech

His incivility towards the staff was completely unacceptable.

Sua incivilidade com o pessoal foi completamente inaceitável.

2. An act or remark that is rude or impolite

The customer's incivility made the employee feel disrespected.

A incivilidade do cliente deixou o funcionário desrespeitado.

3. Lack of refinement or good manners in social interaction

Incivility in public discourse has become increasingly common.

A incivilidade no discurso público tornou-se cada vez mais comum.

NYC Slang

being rude; disrespecting someone; acting like you got no home training

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

incivilidade

standard usage, commonly used in formal and informal contexts

São Paulo

incivilidade; falta de educação

both terms used interchangeably

Rio de Janeiro

incivilidade; desrespeito

desrespeito often preferred in conversational speech

Portugal

incivilidade; falta de civilidade

formal register; falta de civilidade more common in European Portuguese

lack of common courtesy

bad manners

breach of etiquette

uncivil behavior

absence of civility

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