indecency

English

Etymology

From in- +‎ decent +‎ -cy.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪnˈdiːsənsi/
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Noun

indecency (plural indecencies)

  1. Lack of decency; the property or degree of being indecent.
    One sure sign of indecency is criticizing foreigners constantly, but remaining silent about the problems within your own land, or by your own people, or both.
  2. Something showing lack of decency; something (such as a word) that is indecent.

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