noun

indecency

ihn-DEE-suhn-see

Indecency (noun) means the quality of being indecent or offensive to accepted standards. Example: “He was fined for public indecency.”

noun

The quality of being indecent or offensive to accepted standards.

"He was fined for public indecency."

How to use indecency

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBehaviour or material that offends common standards of modesty or good taste.

Common pairings

public indecency act of indecency

Word forms

indecencies plural

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Etymology

From in- ("not") plus decent plus the noun-forming suffix -cy.

Synonyms

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impropriety

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Rhymes for indecency

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Frequently asked questions

What does “indecency” mean?

The word “indecency” means the quality of being indecent or offensive to accepted standards. In plain terms, behaviour or material that offends common standards of modesty or good taste.

How do you pronounce “indecency”?

“Indecency” is pronounced ihn-DEE-suhn-see (/ɪnˈdiːsənsi/ in IPA).

How do you use “indecency” in a sentence?

Here is “indecency” used in a sentence: “He was fined for public indecency.”

What part of speech is “indecency”?

“Indecency” is a noun.

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