HyperDic: indecency

English > 2 senses of the word indecency:
NOUNattributeindecencythe quality of being indecent
actindecency, improprietyan indecent or improper act
indecency > pronunciation
Soundsihndiy'sahnsiy
Rhymesabsorbency ... Yangtze: 255 rhymes with siy...
English > indecency: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe quality of being indecent.
NarrowerimmodestyThe trait of being vain and conceited
obscenity, lewdness, bawdiness, salaciousness, salacityThe trait of behaving in an obscene / obscene manner
outrageousness, enormityThe quality of being outrageous
Broaderimpropriety, impropernessAn improper demeanor
OppositedecencyThe quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality
Spanishindecencia
Catalanindecència
Adjectivesindecentoffensive to good taste especially in sexual matters
indecentoffending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance
indecentnot in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
English > indecency: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningAn indecent or improper act.
Synonymimpropriety
NarrowerobscenityAn obscene act
Broadermisbehavior, misbehaviour, misdeedImproper or wicked or immoral behavior
Spanishimpropiedad, indecencia
Catalanimpropietat, indecència
Adjectivesindecentoffensive to good taste especially in sexual matters
indecentoffending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance
indecentnot in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

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