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
1
The quality of being indecent or offensive to accepted standards.
"He was fined for public indecency."
How to use indecency
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBehaviour or material that offends common standards of modesty or good taste.
Common pairings
public indecency
act of indecency
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Word forms
- Plural
- indecencies
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Etymology
From in- ("not") plus decent plus the noun-forming suffix -cy.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for indecency
agency
latency
urgency
potency
decency
regency
currency
tendency
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leniency
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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.
