Indecency

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdisənsi/

Definitions of indecency

noun behavior or language that is morally or sexually offensive

Example Sentences

A1 Showing indecency in public is not allowed.

A2 The movie was rated PG-13 due to scenes of indecency.

B1 There are laws against indecency in many countries.

B2 The artist's controversial exhibit was criticized for its indecency.

C1 The novel explores themes of morality and indecency in society.

C2 The court ruled that the video content contained indecency and was not suitable for public viewing.

adjective indecent

Example Sentences

A1 The children were taught about indecency and how to behave appropriately in public.

A2 The movie was rated PG-13 for mild language and brief scenes of indecency.

B1 The politician's remarks were criticized for their indecency and lack of respect for others.

B2 The artist's controversial exhibit was deemed by some as pushing the boundaries of indecency.

C1 The author's novel was banned in several countries due to its explicit depictions of indecency.

C2 The court ruled that the defendant's actions crossed the line into indecency and were punishable by law.

Examples of indecency in a Sentence

formal The court ruled that the defendant's actions constituted indecency and he was charged accordingly.

informal I can't believe she showed up to the party dressed like that, it's pure indecency.

slang That movie was full of indecency, I couldn't even watch it till the end.

figurative The indecency of their behavior towards each other was evident in their harsh words and actions.

Grammatical Forms of indecency

plural

indecencies

comparative

more indecent

superlative

most indecent

present tense

indecency

future tense

will indecency

perfect tense

has indecency

continuous tense

is indecency

singular

indecency

positive degree

indecent

infinitive

to indecency

gerund

indecency

participle

indecency

Origin and Evolution of indecency

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'indecency' originated from the Latin word 'indecens', which means 'indecent' or 'unseemly'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'indecency' has evolved to encompass a broader range of behaviors or actions that are considered inappropriate or offensive in society.