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
Synonyms
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
Garland’s hipster fakery is so outrageous and ludicrous that only a clod would take its indecency seriously.
—
Armond White, National Review, 12 Apr. 2024
Four counts in the indictment — official misconduct, making an unlawful proposition, public indecency and public nudity — are tied to that interaction.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Chief Schultz went on to say uniformed and undercover police will be looking for fake IDs, causing public disturbances or fighting, and public indecency.
—Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2024
Despite those assurances, they were filmed in the nude without their knowledge, in violation of California and federal laws against indecency and the exploitation of children, the suit alleged.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024
Hargrove has also been charged with four counts of indecency with a child by contact, and two counts of indecency with a child by exposure, the outlets reported.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
Others aim no higher than merely being clothed, thus avoiding a chill, a demotion or a short, vivid prison term on charges of indecency.
—Dale Hrabi, WSJ, 10 Nov. 2023
Messages about drug dealers, a guy with a knife, instances of public indecency.
—Lauren Smiley, WIRED, 7 Nov. 2023
However, some celebs like Jenner and Rihanna have gone in another direction, keeping things tight up top while rocking a pair of tights to avoid getting hit with any public indecency charges.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Oct. 2023
Armond White, National Review, 12 Apr. 2024
Four counts in the indictment — official misconduct, making an unlawful proposition, public indecency and public nudity — are tied to that interaction.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Chief Schultz went on to say uniformed and undercover police will be looking for fake IDs, causing public disturbances or fighting, and public indecency.
—Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2024
Despite those assurances, they were filmed in the nude without their knowledge, in violation of California and federal laws against indecency and the exploitation of children, the suit alleged.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024
Hargrove has also been charged with four counts of indecency with a child by contact, and two counts of indecency with a child by exposure, the outlets reported.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
Others aim no higher than merely being clothed, thus avoiding a chill, a demotion or a short, vivid prison term on charges of indecency.
—Dale Hrabi, WSJ, 10 Nov. 2023
Messages about drug dealers, a guy with a knife, instances of public indecency.
—Lauren Smiley, WIRED, 7 Nov. 2023
However, some celebs like Jenner and Rihanna have gone in another direction, keeping things tight up top while rocking a pair of tights to avoid getting hit with any public indecency charges.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Oct. 2023
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“Indecency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indecency. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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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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