Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In an uncivil manner; not courteously; rudely.
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- adverb obsolete In an
uncivil manner; notcourteously ;rudely .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adverb in an uncivil manner
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Examples
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We also know in our hearts when we treat others uncivilly.
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But I'm afraid it will never see the light of day if everyone continues to behave so uncivilly.
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Please forgive me for attacking your comment as uncivilly as I did.
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Tom Wolfe, a friendly man, barked back, but not uncivilly or even very loudly.
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I believe it's about two individuals coming from cultures of privilege butting heads over who trumps who, and acting very uncivilly in the process.
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Tom Wolfe, a friendly man, barked back, but not uncivilly or even very loudly.
Literary Life: A Second Memoir Larry McMurtry 2009
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I think Obama has been holding his ground pretty well while being attacked by Hillary (rather uncivilly, without much dignity) and Edwards.
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I believe it's about two individuals coming from cultures of privilege butting heads over who trumps who, and acting very uncivilly in the process.
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The Doctor was about to refuse a charge so uncivilly offered; but after
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But in any case, I swear that the Ansaris shall not be uncivilly rejected; wherefore do thou offer them a fair excuse.
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