indecency
noun/ɪnˈdiːsənsi/
Frequency rank: #18,042 most common English word
Meaning
behavior or material that is offensive, improper, or morally unacceptable, especially in a sexual context.
Example sentence
The film was banned because of its indecency in several scenes.
Synonyms & related words
- obscenity
- vulgarity
- impropriety
- lewdness
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