Profanity: meaning, definitions and examples
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profanity
[ prəˈfanəti ]
inappropriate language
Profanity refers to language that is considered vulgar, offensive, or taboo in social contexts. It includes words or expressions that are considered disrespectful, obscene, or blasphemous.
Synonyms
cursing, obscenity, swearing, vulgarity
Examples of usage
- Using profanity is not allowed in this establishment.
- She was shocked by the profanity he used during the argument.
- The comedian's routine was filled with profanity.
- He was reprimanded for his profanity-laden speech.
- The profanity in the movie caused controversy among viewers.
blasphemous language
Profanity can also refer to language that is disrespectful or irreverent towards religious beliefs or sacred things. It may involve cursing, swearing, or using offensive language in a religious context.
Synonyms
desecration, impiety, irreverence, sacrilege
Examples of usage
- She was offended by the profanity directed at her religion.
- The book was criticized for its use of profanity towards religious figures.
- The protesters shouted profanity at the church members.
- His profanity towards the sacred text shocked many.
- The film was banned for its profanity towards religious symbols.
Translations
Translations of the word "profanity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 profanidade
- obscenidade
- palavrão
🇮🇳 अश्लीलता
- गाली
- अपशब्द
🇩🇪 Obszönität
- Schimpfwort
- Fluch
🇮🇩 kekurangajaran
- kata kasar
- sumpah serapah
🇺🇦 непристойність
- лайка
- грубість
🇵🇱 wulgaryzm
- przekleństwo
- nieprzyzwoitość
🇯🇵 冒涜
- 下品な言葉
- 悪口
🇫🇷 profanité
- obscénité
- gros mot
🇪🇸 profanidad
- obscenidad
- palabrota
🇹🇷 küfür
- müstehcenlik
- argo
🇰🇷 불경
- 외설
- 욕설
🇸🇦 تدنيس
- فحش
- شتيمة
🇨🇿 sprostota
- nadávka
- vulgarita
🇸🇰 sprostosť
- nadávka
- vulgarita
🇨🇳 亵渎
- 淫秽
- 脏话
🇸🇮 profane
- nespodobnost
- kletvica
🇮🇸 guðlast
- klám
- blótsyrði
🇰🇿 қасиеттілік
- балағат сөз
- боқтық
🇬🇪 სიწმინდე
- შეურაცხმყოფელი სიტყვა
- გინება
🇦🇿 lənət
- söyüş
- təhqir
🇲🇽 profanidad
- obscenidad
- grosería
Word origin
The word 'profanity' originated in the late 15th century from the Latin word 'profanitas', meaning 'irreverence for sacred things'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass vulgar or offensive language in general social contexts as well. The concept of profanity has been a subject of debate and regulation in various cultures and societies throughout history.
See also: profaneness.