Obscenity: meaning, definitions and examples

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obscenity

[ əbˈsiːnɪti ]

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inappropriate language

Obscenity refers to language or behavior that is offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate for a particular audience. It often involves explicit sexual content or profanity.

Synonyms

indecency, profanity, vulgarity

Examples of usage

His speech was filled with obscenities that shocked the audience.
The use of obscenities in the workplace is not tolerated.
She was offended by the obscenity in the movie.

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obscene act

Obscenity can also refer to an obscene act or gesture that is lewd or offensive.

Synonyms

indecency, lewdness, offensive gesture

Examples of usage

He was arrested for committing acts of obscenity in public.
The comedian's performance was criticized for its obscenities.

Translations

Translations of the word "obscenity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 obscenidade

🇮🇳 अश्लीलता

🇩🇪 Obszönität

🇮🇩 kecabulan

🇺🇦 непристойність

🇵🇱 nieprzyzwoitość

🇯🇵 猥褻

🇫🇷 obscénité

🇪🇸 obscenidad

🇹🇷 müstehcenlik

🇰🇷 음란

🇸🇦 فحش

🇨🇿 oplzlost

🇸🇰 neprístojnosť

🇨🇳 淫秽

🇸🇮 nespodobnost

🇮🇸 ósæmilegheit

🇰🇿 арсыздық

🇬🇪 უწმაწურობა

🇦🇿 ədəbsizlik

🇲🇽 obscenidad

Word origin

The word 'obscenity' originated from the Latin word 'obscenus', which meant 'ill-omened' or 'abominable'. Over time, it evolved to refer to things that are offensive or indecent. The concept of obscenity has been a topic of debate throughout history, with varying standards of what is considered obscene in different cultures and time periods.