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.
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The character builds an unlikely bond with a window dresser convicted of public indecency, Molina, played by Tonatiuh.
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Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
This is a moment of indecency in political speech.
—Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
His lifelong battle was against indecency in all its forms.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
In the film, Valentín (Diego Luna), a political prisoner, shares a cell with Molina (Tonatiuh), a window dresser convicted of public indecency.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
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Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
This is a moment of indecency in political speech.
—Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
His lifelong battle was against indecency in all its forms.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
In the film, Valentín (Diego Luna), a political prisoner, shares a cell with Molina (Tonatiuh), a window dresser convicted of public indecency.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 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 16 Oct. 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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