Lewdness: meaning, definitions and examples
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lewdness
[ ˈluːdnəs ]
inappropriate behavior
Lewdness refers to behavior that is considered indecent, vulgar, or offensive. It typically involves sexual content or actions that are deemed inappropriate in a given social context.
Synonyms
indecency, obscenity, vulgarity
Examples of usage
- Lewdness is not tolerated in the workplace.
- The movie was criticized for its lewdness.
- She was arrested for public lewdness.
Translations
Translations of the word "lewdness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lascívia
🇮🇳 अश्लीलता
🇩🇪 Unanständigkeit
🇮🇩 ketidaksenonohan
🇺🇦 непристойність
🇵🇱 lubieżność
🇯🇵 猥褻さ
🇫🇷 lascivité
🇪🇸 lascivia
🇹🇷 müstehcenlik
🇰🇷 음란함
🇸🇦 فحش
🇨🇿 nechutnost
🇸🇰 neslušnosť
🇨🇳 淫荡
🇸🇮 nespodobnost
🇮🇸 ósæmileg hegðun
🇰🇿 ұятсыздық
🇬🇪 უხამსობა
🇦🇿 ədəbsizlik
🇲🇽 lascivia
Word origin
The word 'lewdness' has Middle English origins, coming from the Old English 'lǣwede', meaning 'ignorant, unlearned'. Over time, its meaning shifted to refer to indecent behavior. The concept of lewdness has been present in various cultures throughout history, often tied to societal norms and expectations regarding sexuality and decency.
See also: lewd.