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Uncivil vs Impetuous - What's the difference?

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Uncivil is a related term of impetuous.


As adjectives the difference between uncivil and impetuous

is that uncivil is not civilized; savage; barbarous; uncivilized while impetuous is making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.

uncivil

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not civilized; savage; barbarous; uncivilized.
  • Not civil; not complaisant; discourteous; impolite; rude; unpolished; as, uncivil behavior.
  • * 2007 , The Times , 24 Dec 2007:
    • John Terry and Frank Lampard would not have reacted as the Nigerian did to the (admittedly X-rated) challenge that led to the Liverpool forward being sent off in last week’s Carling Cup quarter-final against Chelsea. All very dangerous, all very uncivil .
  • * 2008 , New York Times , 4 Feb 2008:
    • But since you probably weren’t there, and be thankful for that, here is a quick primer on local, uncivil civics so that you might appreciate the recent political clamor in this part of eastern Tennessee.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    See also

    * incivil

    References

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    impetuous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.
  • * 1880 , John Weeks Moore, Complete Encyclopaedia of Music , "":
    • But it was natural, that the impetuous , restless young artist should incline more to excess of strength than of delicacy in his playing.
  • Characterized by sudden and violent force.
  • * 1794 , :
    • He stands, and views in the faint rays
    Far, far below, the torrent's rising surge,
    And listens to the wild impetuous roar

    Synonyms

    * impulsive * hasty * rash * hotheaded