profanity
noun
pro·fan·i·ty
prō-ˈfa-nə-tē 
prə-
plural profanities
1
a
: the quality or state of being profane
b
: the use of profane language
2
a
: profane language
b
: an utterance of profane language
Examples of profanity in a Sentence
The comic uses too much profanity.
My mom will not tolerate profanity.
I have never heard my father utter a single profanity.
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Using obscene or abusive language Any use of profanity, insults or abusive language is prohibited under the FDCPA.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
And while all this is happening, Democratic leaders have decided profanity is a leadership style.
—Larry Clifton, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
The ensuing match is also loud, filled with laughter, smack talk and maybe an occasional profanity.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
And, judging from Lynch’s signature way of talking, a lot of profanity.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
And while all this is happening, Democratic leaders have decided profanity is a leadership style.
—Larry Clifton, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
The ensuing match is also loud, filled with laughter, smack talk and maybe an occasional profanity.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
And, judging from Lynch’s signature way of talking, a lot of profanity.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Profanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/profanity. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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profanity
noun
pro·fan·i·ty
prō-ˈfan-ət-ē
prə-
plural profanities
1
: the quality or state of being profane
2
: profane language
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