indecency

noun — 2 senses

indecency

noun

/ɪnˈdiːsənsi/

Etymology From in- + decent + -cy.

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.

Derived terms
gross indecency, public indecency

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