indecency
noun
in·de·cen·cy
(ˌ)in-ˈdē-sᵊn(t)-sē 
1
: the quality or state of being indecent
2
: something (such as a word or action) that is indecent
Examples of indecency in a Sentence
The book has been criticized for indecency.
I was shocked by the indecency of their language.
He was accused of sexual indecencies.
Recent Examples on the Web
They are reportedly charged with disorderly conduct, public indecency/indecent exposure, and criminal trespass, according to Reuters, with a court date yet to be established.
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Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2025
Vega was convicted in 1999 in Brazos County, Texas, for indecency with a child, who was 12 at the time.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
The Atlanta offender has reportedly been arrested, facing charges of criminal trespassing, public indecency and disorderly conduct.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 Aug. 2025
In April 2024, Lateral officer Myron Howard, who was with the department for one year, was charged with rape, criminal confinement, official misconduct, making an unlawful proposition, public indecency and public nudity.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 30 July 2025
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Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2025
Vega was convicted in 1999 in Brazos County, Texas, for indecency with a child, who was 12 at the time.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
The Atlanta offender has reportedly been arrested, facing charges of criminal trespassing, public indecency and disorderly conduct.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 Aug. 2025
In April 2024, Lateral officer Myron Howard, who was with the department for one year, was charged with rape, criminal confinement, official misconduct, making an unlawful proposition, public indecency and public nudity.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for indecency
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“Indecency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indecency. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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indecency
noun
in·de·cen·cy
(ˈ)in-ˈdēs-ən-sē
plural indecencies
1
: lack of decency
2
: an indecent act or word
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