indecency
noun
in·de·cen·cy
(ˌ)in-ˈdē-sᵊn(t)-sē 
1
: the quality or state of being indecent
a book criticized for its indecency
2
: something (such as a word or action) that is indecent
arrested for public indecency
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
Stern first signed with Sirius in 2004 (prior to its merger with XM), in part to be free of oversight by the FCC, which had levied millions of dollars in fines on terrestrial radio stations that carried his show for alleged indecency.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
Jacksonville man held on indecency A Jacksonville man was arrested shortly before noon on Wednesday by police in Jacksonville responding to a disturbance call.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Nov. 2025
The Southlake pastor who last month pleaded guilty to five counts of indecency with a child has asked a Dallas County court to toss the victim’s defamation lawsuit against him, court filings show.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
But Powell did successfully lobby Congress to significantly hike the amount of money the FCC could fine broadcasters for indecency.
—Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
Jacksonville man held on indecency A Jacksonville man was arrested shortly before noon on Wednesday by police in Jacksonville responding to a disturbance call.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Nov. 2025
The Southlake pastor who last month pleaded guilty to five counts of indecency with a child has asked a Dallas County court to toss the victim’s defamation lawsuit against him, court filings show.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
But Powell did successfully lobby Congress to significantly hike the amount of money the FCC could fine broadcasters for indecency.
—Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 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 19 Dec. 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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