obscene
adjective/əbˈsiːn/
Frequency rank: #8,037 most common English word
Meaning
Offensive or disgusting, especially in a sexual way; grossly indecent.
Example sentence
The judge ruled that the magazine contained obscene material and ordered it to be banned.
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