1
as in vulgarity
the quality or state of being obscene
parents complained about the indecency of the song's lyrics
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2
as in unfitness
the quality or state of not being socially proper
that a remark of such indisputable indecency was uttered at a meeting of the school board made everyone gasp
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Recent Examples of indecency
Justin Robinson, 23, of Meriden was charged Saturday with public indecency, third-degree criminal mischief and disorderly conduct, according to Connecticut State Police.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
The spokesperson did not respond to an email from the Statesman about the new indecency bill.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 14 Feb. 2025
Less than two years later in 1977, he was convicted of indecency with a 12-year-old girl and served just over three years in prison.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Justin Robinson, 23, of Meriden was charged Saturday with public indecency, third-degree criminal mischief and disorderly conduct, according to Connecticut State Police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
The spokesperson did not respond to an email from the Statesman about the new indecency bill.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 14 Feb. 2025
Less than two years later in 1977, he was convicted of indecency with a 12-year-old girl and served just over three years in prison.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Justin Robinson, 23, of Meriden was charged Saturday with public indecency, third-degree criminal mischief and disorderly conduct, according to Connecticut State Police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indecency
Noun
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During the presentation by PMM Chesterton, which wants to redevelop the golf course, Kowalski used a vulgarity to describe how the houses would be too close to each other.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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The fans in Section 204, directly beyond where a right fielder stands, eschewed artistry for straight-up vulgarity.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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The hip-hop stars of Coogler’s youth like NWA, Ice-T, 2 Live Crew, and Too Short were pursued by the government, accused of promoting obscenity and violence.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2025
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Children do not have a right to access alcohol, tobacco, drugs, firearms, automobiles, pornography, obscenity or any other dangerous material and public libraries have no obligation to provide it to them.—
Opinion Staff,
Oc Register,
27 May 2025
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The three Māori lawmakers declined to appear before the committee during its investigation, citing disrespect for their cultural traditions.—
Julia Zhong,
NBC news,
5 June 2025
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Kelce saw some disrespect in those rankings, coming in at No. 7 on the list.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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“Indecency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indecency. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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