decency
ˈdiːsənsi
decencies
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Definition of decency - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
politenessquality of being polite and respectable
  • She showed decency by helping the elderly.
propriety respectability
2.
moralityconformity to moral and social standards
  • His actions reflect a sense of decency.
honesty integrity propriety
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Expressions with decency

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basic level of respectful and polite behavior expected by society
He didn't even show the common decency to apologize..
do what is polite or proper in a situation
You could at least have the decency to apologize.
because it is the polite or expected thing to do
He apologized out of common decency.
moral standards require a specific action or behavior
Decency demands that we apologize for the mistake.
in a manner lacking any moral consideration
He insulted her without a shred of decency.
in order to be polite or proper
Please, for decency's sake, close the door.

Origin of decency

Latin, decentia (fittingness)

Terms with decency included in their meaning

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motivation kindness
be motivated by kindness, decency, or good intentions
morally offensive
in a manner that is offensive to morality or decency
cheapadj.
behavior
lacking dignity or decency
cleanadj.
decency
free from offensive language or behavior
indecent manner
in a manner not conforming to the norms of decency
sexually improper
offensive to public decency, especially in a sexual way
ethics
offensive to standards of decency or morality
indecent
not conforming to accepted standards of decency

Examples of decency in a sentence

  • Decency demands that we treat others with respect.
  • She maintained her decency despite the provocation.

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  1. French:décence, moralité, ...
  2. German:Anstand, Sittlichkeit, ...
  3. Italian:decenza, moralità, ...
  4. Spanish:decencia, decoro, ...
  5. Portuguese:decência, decoro, ...
  6. Chinese:体面, 礼仪, ...
  7. Japanese:礼儀正しさ, 良識, ...
  8. Arabic:أدَب, اللياقة, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֲגִינוּת, מוּסָרִיּוּת, ...
  10. Russian:порядочность, приличие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:порядність, пристойність, ...
  12. Hindi:शिष्टता, भद्रता, ...
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