Definition of INDECENCY

indecency

Plural: indecencies

Noun

  • the quality of being indecent
  • an indecent or improper act
  • Lack of decency; the property or degree of being indecent.
  • Something showing lack of decency; something (such as a word) that is indecent.

Examples

  • One sure sign of indecency is criticizing foreigners constantly, but remaining silent about the problems within your own land, or by your own people, or both.

Origin / Etymology

From in- + decent + -cy.

Synonyms

impropriety

Antonyms

decency

Scrabble Score: 17

indecency: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
indecency: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
indecency: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

indecency: valid Words With Friends Word