obscenity
Definitions
The state or quality of being offensive, indecent, or lewd.
An act, expression, or word that is considered offensive or vulgar according to prevailing moral standards.
Examples
The film was rated R due to the frequent use of profanity and obscenity.
He was fined for shouting an obscenity at the referee during the match.
Synonyms
vulgarity profanity indecency lewdness coarseness smut filth