indecency

[ in-dee-suhn-see ]

noun

, plural in·de·cen·cies

1. the quality or condition of being indecent.
2. impropriety or immodesty.
3. obscenity or indelicacy.
4. an indecent act, remark, etc.

indecency

/ ɪnˈdiːsənsɪ /

noun

1. the state or quality of being indecent
2. an indecent act, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of indecency¹

From the Latin word indecentia, dating back to 1580–90. See indecent, -ency

Example Sentences

The charges included indecent assault and gross indecency with or towards a child.

From BBC

After interrogation and a "humiliating and degrading medical examination", Mr Close was convicted of gross indecency - a sexual offence - over the kiss, discharged from the Army and sent to military prison for four months.

From BBC

The offences, which include indecent assault and gross indecency with or towards a child, are alleged to have been committed on dates between 1964 and 1991.

From BBC

“There is no acceptable reality in which those solely relying on our system should have to endure this level of fear and indecency,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

He said it was public indecency punishable by Namibian law.

From BBC

Related Words

• drunkenness
• impropriety