UNCIVILLY

uncivilly

(adverb) in an uncivil manner; “he treats his former wife uncivilly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

uncivilly (comparative more uncivilly, superlative most uncivilly)

In an uncivil manner; discourteously; rudely.

Source: Wiktionary


UNCIVIL

Un*civ"il, a.

1. Not civilized; savage; barbarous; uncivilized. Men can not enjoy the rights of an uncivil and of a civil state together. Burke.

2. Not civil; not complaisant; discourteous; impolite; rude; unpolished; as, uncivil behavior.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ENCYCLOPEDIA

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