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decency
[dee-suhn-see]
noun
plural
decenciesthe state or quality of being decent.
conformity to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc.
Synonyms: , ,decencies,
decency
/ ˈ徱ːəԲɪ /
noun
conformity to the prevailing standards of propriety, morality, modesty, etc
the quality of being decent
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Sometime after, I used that incident as an example of his decency.
The regulations, issued by the tourism ministry, were "aimed at enhancing public safety standards and preserving public decency", Syrian state news channel Al-Ikhbariyah al-Suriyah reported.
Pro-democracy Americans and others who believe in fundamental human decency need to steel themselves for the emotional rollercoaster that lies ahead and the pull of mass disinhibition that is growing every day.
But MAGA's aesthetic is closer to the "Real Housewives"-style shows, where petty and cruel behavior is rewarded over human decency.
They praised his decency, his old-fashioned ways, his generosity to law clerks and his deep love of New Hampshire.
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