Definition Synonyms
Definition of decency - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
politenessquality of being polite and respectable
- She showed decency by helping the elderly.
2.
moralityconformity to moral and social standards
- His actions reflect a sense of decency.
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.
express shock or anger at rude or bad behavior
Have you no decency, shouting like that in public?
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
behavior
lacking dignity or decency
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
deception
false show of decency to conceal true nature
decency
avoiding attracting sexual attention
dishonorable
lacking dignity or decency
social pressure
because of shame, embarrassment, decency, or social rules
virtue
quality of being a good person with decency and respect
indecent actions
lacking decency or respect
behavior
lack of decency in behavior or language
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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- French:décence, moralité, ...
- German:Anstand, Sittlichkeit, ...
- Italian:decenza, moralità, ...
- Spanish:decencia, decoro, ...
- Portuguese:decência, decoro, ...
- Chinese:体面, 礼仪, ...
- Japanese:礼儀正しさ, 良識, ...
- Arabic:أدَب, اللياقة, ...
- Hebrew:הֲגִינוּת, מוּסָרִיּוּת, ...
- Russian:порядочность, приличие, ...
- Ukrainian:порядність, пристойність, ...
- Hindi:शिष्टता, भद्रता, ...
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