Behavioral Standards

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

adjective decent

  • The politician emphasized the importance of decency in public discourse.
  • It's just common decency to help someone in need.
  • Don't be a jerk, show some decency.
  • In a world full of chaos, decency is like a guiding light.

adjective not characteristic of or suitable for a gentleman; lacking in the qualities considered appropriate for a man of good breeding and social position

  • His behavior at the dinner party was deemed ungentlemanly by the other guests.
  • It's ungentlemanly to not hold the door open for someone behind you.
  • Dude, that move on the basketball court was totally ungentlemanly.
  • Her ungentlemanly treatment of her employees showed her true character.