profanity

Definitions

Blasphemous or obscene language.

The quality or state of being irreverent or disrespectful toward sacred things.

Examples

The teacher warned the students that the use of profanity would not be tolerated in the classroom.

He tried to express his frustration without resorting to profanity.

Synonyms

vulgarity obscenity swearing cursing foul language blasphemy indecency

Antonyms

politeness courtesy decorum purity refinement civility propriety