Indecency: meaning, definitions and examples
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indecency
[ ɪnˈdiːs(ə)nsi ]
lack of moral or sexual decency
Indecency refers to behavior that is considered inappropriate, offensive, or immoral, especially in terms of moral or sexual standards. It involves actions or words that go against commonly accepted norms of decency.
Synonyms
immorality, impropriety, indecorousness
Examples of usage
- Exposing oneself in public is considered an act of indecency.
- Using foul language in front of children is a form of indecency.
- His indecency towards women led to his dismissal from the company.
lack of modesty or propriety
Indecency can also refer to a lack of modesty or propriety in one's behavior or appearance. It involves behaving in a way that is considered inappropriate or offensive in terms of social norms.
Synonyms
immodesty, rudeness, shamelessness
Examples of usage
- The actress's revealing outfit was criticized for its indecency.
- His indecency in public places made others uncomfortable.
Translations
Translations of the word "indecency" in other languages:
🇵🇹 indecência
🇮🇳 अश्लीलता
🇩🇪 Unanständigkeit
🇮🇩 ketidaksopanan
🇺🇦 непристойність
🇵🇱 nieprzyzwoitość
🇯🇵 不適切
🇫🇷 indécence
🇪🇸 indecencia
🇹🇷 edepsizlik
🇰🇷 부적절함
🇸🇦 فحش
🇨🇿 neslušnost
🇸🇰 neslušnosť
🇨🇳 不雅
🇸🇮 nespodobnost
🇮🇸 ósæmileiki
🇰🇿 әдепсіздік
🇬🇪 უწესოობა
🇦🇿 ədəbsizlik
🇲🇽 indecencia
Word origin
The word 'indecency' originated from the Latin word 'indecentia', which means lack of decency. It has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to behavior that is considered inappropriate or offensive. Over time, the word has come to encompass a range of behaviors and actions that are deemed to be morally or socially unacceptable.
See also: decency, decent, decently, indecent, indecently.