Decency

Word DECENCY
Character 7
Hyphenation de cen cy
Pronunciations /ˈdiːsənsi/

Definitions and meanings of "Decency"

What do we mean by decency?

The state or quality of being decent; propriety. noun

Conformity to prevailing standards of propriety or modesty. noun

Social or moral proprieties. noun

Surroundings or services deemed necessary for an acceptable standard of living. noun

The state or quality of being decent, fit, suitable, or becoming; propriety of action, speech, dress, etc.; proper formality; becoming ceremony; modesty; specifically, freedom from ribaldry or obscenity. noun

That which is decent or becoming. noun

Synonyms Decorum, suitableness, neatness, purity, delicacy. noun

The quality or state of being decent, suitable, or becoming, in words or behavior; propriety of form in social intercourse, in actions, or in discourse; proper formality; becoming ceremony; seemliness; hence, freedom from obscenity or indecorum; modesty. noun

That which is proper or becoming. noun

The quality of being decent; propriety noun

That which is proper or becoming. noun

The quality of being polite and respectable noun

The quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality noun

The quality of being decent; propriety.

That which is proper or becoming.

Decency is a noun and can have two distinct meanings: 1. Behaviour that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability. 2. Things required for a reasonable standard of life. Urban Dictionary

The word for intelligence and respect, as well as not being arrogantly chauvanistic and monsterous and thinking that all women are sandwich-making sex slaves! Urban Dictionary

The amount of time knowing or dating someone after which it is considered "decent" or appropriate to do certain things with said person. Urban Dictionary

Respect for people around you. Urban Dictionary

Something that a lot of people don't have and it's frustrating because im so tired of arguing with people about basic rights and respect Urban Dictionary

If a Courtesy Flush is flushing while still on the toilet (to eliminate odor for others' sakes), then a Decency Flush is simply flushing the toilet when done pooping... period. Urban Dictionary

When you don't have Human Decency proves that when you're wrogn u dont own up to it you fucking cunt Urban Dictionary

Well then FINE! I don't need your respect! Urban Dictionary

A valid-but-rather-insensitive retort dat could be given when a naively-hopeful lady complains dat a guy whom she'd assumed would become a "real" romantic partner for her merely performed a brief "wham, bam, thank you, ma'am" routine and then bailed on her. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Decency

The word "decency" in example sentences

By any definition of the word "decency" it's been a long time since ❋ By JANET MASLIN (2011)

Because a wingnut even momentarily showing a glimmer of decency is a news item these days. conservative guy says: ❋ Unknown (2010)

Our international standing and reputation for decency is in tatters. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Great armies of them are toiling now at the building of Ardis, housed in wretched barracks where family life cannot exist, and where decency is displaced by dull bestiality. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In the name of decency, go home to your parents, you losers. ❋ Unknown (2011)

For those who don't see anything wrong with America's past, your lack of decency is evident. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Just when you think the Republicans and Democrats have screwed over this great country entirely, the Supreme Courts steps in to make sure the remaining 1% of decency is gone as well ... ❋ Unknown (2010)

Your point is correct as a matter of social welfare, not to say plain decency, but what I was saying above is that the current structure may give the insurer a disincentive to do that which maximizes welfare. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Finally some sense and common decency from a republican. ❋ Unknown (2009)

One might say, based on my anecdotes, that decency is the resulting behavior when persons and circumstances are taken into best consideration. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It doesn't matter the money they may have, moral decency is what really stabelize children. ❋ Unknown (2009)

To be the nation our founding fathers dreamt we would be, the left needs to learn decency from the right. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The only way to defeat evil and stand up for morals, values, integrity, and decency is to vote against Democrats. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But I just wanted to say that sometimes just plain decency and kindness are the best medicine. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In a well-ordered society, therefore, shaped by the principles of human dignity and solidarity, every human being is entitled, as a matter of right, to all the goods and services needed to live in decency and self-respect. ❋ Donald P. Kommers (2010)

To be a good leader decency is a must whether one is on the winning side or the losing side of a nomination. ❋ Unknown (2008)

It's nice to see people who truly care about what they do .... and what the word decency means. ❋ Unknown (2009)

1. One example of [decency] is not calling people with a [learning disability] rug [munchers]. 2. In one sense, you do need money for decency. ❋ AKACroatalin (2017)

SERIOUSLY! You idiots who keep posting on this site just keep saying females are sex [slaves] and use any word you can think of to describe a form of sex! GO GET SOME FUCKING [DECENCY] FOR ONCE, YOU PERVERTED, RETARDED, [CHAUVANISTIC] BASTARDS!!! ❋ Greener223 (2011)

[Kissing] someone on a [first date] would be considered within the decency timeline, where as [banging] someone on the first date may, by some, not be. ❋ Anonymous (2003)

at least, I had the common [decency] not to blow your boyfriend at our [sister's] [graduation]. I waited till after. ❋ Fitzytime (2015)

ugh why cant people just have [human decency]. is it that hard to not be racist, [homophobic], and [sexist]? ❋ Todoroki's Bussy Juices (2021)

Dear roommate: A 'courtesy flush' isn't required but a 'decency flush' kinda is. So please remember to flush after you shit your next hobbit. Okay, thanks. Dear roommate: Found another [shit show] in the toilet today. Please refer to my last note... the whole 'decency flush' thing. Okay. Yeah. Thanks. Dear roommate: Another hobbit found. Dear roommate: Okay. Scratch the [decency flush] thing... moving on to 'mandated flush'. Please comply. Dear roommate: I'm moving out. Not comfortable wearing this [hazmat suit] anymore. ❋ PDXJohnny99 (2013)

you have [no human decency] ❋ Nicew (2021)

Hym "You sounded like you [needed it] when you made your [plea for decency]... You respect your priest. You want me to be celibate and LIKE IT. You want me to validate your beliefs and your choices without having to earn it. You want daddy's unconditional love from the men you don't fuck and daddy's [big fat cock] from the men you do..." ❋ Hym Iam (2023)

If a dude tries to "comfort" you after you'd suffered a failed romantic encounter by saying, "Hey, at least he did have the decency to THANK you for the sex", this may indicate dat HE HIMSELF is somewhat of da same "only interested in one thing" mindset as your unfeeling "[cut and run]" date was, and so he might not be a very good "[main squeeze]" [candidate] for you, either. ❋ QuacksO (2020)

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