Obscenest: meaning, definitions and examples
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obscenest
[ əbˈsiːn ]
offensive content
Obscene refers to something that is offensive to morality or decency, often relating to sexual content. It can also mean something that is shocking or disgusting in nature. The term is frequently used in discussions around censorship and decency standards.
Synonyms
indecent, offensive, profane, vulgar.
Examples of usage
- The movie was criticized for its obscene language.
- He made an obscene gesture during the argument.
- Her behavior was deemed obscene by the community standards.
Translations
Translations of the word "obscenest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 obsceno
🇮🇳 अश्लील
🇩🇪 obszön
🇮🇩 cabul
🇺🇦 негідний
🇵🇱 obsceniczny
🇯🇵 猥褻な
🇫🇷 obscène
🇪🇸 obsceno
🇹🇷 müstehcen
🇰🇷 외설적인
🇸🇦 فاحش
🇨🇿 obscénní
🇸🇰 obscénny
🇨🇳 猥亵的
🇸🇮 obscen
🇮🇸 ósiðlegt
🇰🇿 арсыз
🇬🇪 არამორალური
🇦🇿 məsləhət görülməyən
🇲🇽 obsceno
Etymology
The word 'obscene' comes from the Latin word 'obscaenus', which is constructed from 'ob-' meaning 'away from' and 'caenum' meaning 'filth'. In ancient Rome, anything considered offensive or unhealthy for public moral standards was often termed obscene. The term began to gain traction in English during the late Middle Ages, where it was used primarily in legal contexts relating to decency laws. Over the centuries, its usage expanded into various fields, including literature, art, and media, particularly in discussions about freedom of expression versus community standards. Today, 'obscene' is commonly invoked in debates regarding pornography, hate speech, and other controversial expressions, highlighting the ongoing struggle between artistic freedom and societal norms.