English Synonym Finder

indecency

Definitions

The quality or state of being offensive, vulgar, or contrary to accepted standards of moral behavior.

An act or remark that is offensive or morally improper.

Examples

The judge reprimanded the defendant for his public indecency during the trial.

The network was fined for broadcasting content that was deemed an act of gross indecency.

Synonyms

impropriety vulgarity obscenity lewdness coarseness shamelessness profanity

Antonyms

decency propriety modesty decorum respectability refinement purity