Synonyms of profanity

profanity

noun

prō-ˈfa-nə-tē 

1

as in curse

a disrespectful or indecent word or expression

a rap song that is filled with profanities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curse
• language
• swear
• expletive
• obscenity
• cuss
• vulgarism
• epithet
• swearword
• cussword
• dirty word
• name
• scurrility
• four-letter word
• bawdry
• imprecation
• malediction
• oath
• execration

2

as in vulgarity

the quality or state of being obscene

once notorious for its profanity, that 1950s best seller will strike today's readers as lamentably tame

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vulgarity
• grossness
• obscenity
• crudeness
• suggestiveness
• foulness
• coarseness
• lewdness
• ribaldry
• bawdiness
• filth
• crudity
• dirtiness
• smut
• impurity
• abusiveness
• filthiness
• lasciviousness
• indecency
• nastiness
• offensiveness
• raunchiness
• raunch
• wantonness
• blueness
• dirt
• lowness
• distastefulness
• smuttiness
• naughtiness
• broadness
• atrocity
• impureness
• indelicacy
• saltiness
• raciness
• perversity
• unacceptability
• immodesty
• earthiness
• wickedness
• unpleasantness
• obnoxiousness
• perverseness
• perversion
• undesirability
• lechery
• depravity
• repugnance
• gaminess
• repulsiveness
• infamy
• reprehensibility
• kinkiness
• loathsomeness
• indecorousness
• unbecomingness
• repellency
• indelicateness
• pervertedness
• objectionableness
• depravedness
• reprehensibleness
• exceptionability
• scurrilousness
• atrociousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prudery
• puritanism
• prudishness
• decorum
• priggishness
• primness
• decency
• correctness
• appropriateness
• seemliness
• fitness
• suitability
• purity
• priggery
• suitableness
• perfection
• decorousness
• spotlessness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of profanity

The couple’s relationship began with a friendship bracelet and a podcast shout-out in July 2023, and by September Swift was screaming profanities in support of her new favorite football player. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 30 June 2026

Skubal was last seen yelling profanities at magic wander Mike Vasil but would nevertheless fit in well in the Sox clubhouse and give Sox fans reason to believe this team can do something in October. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026

Now, if that fan crosses the line with death threats and extreme profanity, by all means, kick them out of the ballpark. — Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (referred to as EDI by the ALA) titles are also targeted, along with books depicting suicide, drugs, satanism, witchcraft, and profanity. — Spin Team, SPIN, 22 June 2026