adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ ə n- ' si-v ə l
Function: adjective
Date: 1553
1 : not civilized : BARBAROUS
2 : lacking in courtesy : ILL-MANNERED , IMPOLITE < uncivil remarks>
3 : not conducive to civic harmony and welfare
– un · civ · il · ly \ -v ə -l ē \ adverb