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säädytön — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  • dirty adj Unclean or covered in dirt, grime, or other unpleasant matter.
  • improper adj Not suitable, appropriate, or correct for the situation.
  • indecent adj Offensive to accepted standards of modesty or good taste.
  • nasty adj Unpleasant, unkind, or spiteful, especially in how someone treats others.
  • obscene adjective Offensive to accepted standards of decency, often in a sexual way.
  • rude adjective Not polite; showing a lack of respect for others.

Senses

säädytön is used for these senses in English:

  • base Morally reprehensible, immoral; cowardly.
  • dirty Morally unclean; obscene or indecent, especially sexually.
  • improper Not in keeping with conventional mores or good manners; indecent or immodest.
  • indecent Not in keeping with conventional moral values; improper, immodest, or unseemly.
  • nasty Indecent or offensive; obscene, lewd. [from 17th c.]
  • obscene Offensive to standards of decency or morality.
  • risqué Slightly sexually suggestive; bordering on indelicate.
  • rude Somewhat obscene, pornographic, offensive.

base — full definition

  1. noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  2. noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
  3. verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
  4. adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.

dirty — full definition

  1. adj Unclean or covered in dirt, grime, or other unpleasant matter.
  2. adj Morally unclean, obscene, or indecent, especially in a sexual sense.
  3. adj Corrupt, dishonest, or breaking accepted rules.
  4. verb To make something dirty, or to stain someone's reputation.

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