Obscene: meaning, definitions and examples
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obscene
[ əbˈsiːn ]
inappropriate language
Offensive to accepted standards of decency or modesty. Disgusting or repulsive.
Synonyms
indecent, lewd, offensive, vulgar
Examples of usage
- He shouted obscene insults at the referee.
- She was arrested for using obscene language in public.
inappropriate behavior
Characterized by lewd or offensive behavior. Offensive to moral principles.
Synonyms
disgusting, indecent, offensive, vulgar
Examples of usage
- The movie was criticized for its obscene content.
- His obscene gestures offended the audience.
obscene material
Material, such as books or films, that depicts or describes sexual activity in a way that is offensive or disgusting.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bookstore was fined for selling obscene magazines.
- He was charged with possession of obscene material.
Translations
Translations of the word "obscene" in other languages:
🇵🇹 obsceno
🇮🇳 अश्लील
🇩🇪 obszön
🇮🇩 cabul
🇺🇦 непристойний
🇵🇱 nieprzyzwoity
🇯🇵 わいせつ
🇫🇷 obscène
🇪🇸 obsceno
🇹🇷 müstehcen
🇰🇷 외설적인
🇸🇦 فاحش
🇨🇿 neslušný
🇸🇰 neslušný
🇨🇳 淫秽
🇸🇮 nespodoben
🇮🇸 ósæmilegur
🇰🇿 ұятсыз
🇬🇪 ულაპარაკო
🇦🇿 əxlaqsız
🇲🇽 obsceno
Word origin
The word 'obscene' originated from the Latin word 'obscaenus', meaning 'ill-omened' or 'abominable'. Over time, its meaning evolved to refer to something offensive or disgusting, particularly in relation to sexual content. The concept of obscenity has been a subject of legal and moral debate, with different cultures and societies having varying standards regarding what is considered obscene.