de·cen·cy
de·cen·cy/ˈdēsənsē/
noun
behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability.
"she had the decency to come and confess"
synonyms: propriety, decorum, seemliness, good taste, respectability, dignity, correctness, good form, etiquette, appropriateness, appropriacy, fitness, suitability, morality, virtue, modesty, purity, delicacy, demureness, wholesomeness, courtesy, politeness, good manners, civility, respect, respectfulness, consideration, thought, thoughtfulness, tact, diplomacy
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Sep 26, 2024 · 1. a. : the quality or state of being decent : propriety. b. : conformity to standards of taste, propriety, or quality.
behavior that is good, moral, and acceptable in society: a sense of decency [ + to infinitive ] She didn't even have the decency to apologize.
noun · the state or quality of being decent. · conformity to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc. Synonyms: gentility, respectability ...
Decency is one of honesty, good manners, and respect for other people. Over time, decency has referred to manners, but today decency is mainly a strong sense ...
DECENCY meaning: 1 : polite, moral, and honest behavior and attitudes that show respect for other people; 2 : the behaviors that people in a society ...
decency in American English · 1. the quality or condition of being decent; propriety of conduct and speech; proper behavior, modesty, courtesy, etc. · 2. [pl.].
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noun · ˈdē-sᵊn-sē · Definition of decency. 1. as in etiquette. socially acceptable behavior the standards of basic decency demanded that they help the old lady ...
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[uncountable] honest, polite behaviour that follows accepted moral standards and shows respect for others
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What does the noun decency mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun decency, four of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' ...
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noun moral or ethical behavior that is guided by fairness, empathy, propriety, justice, etc.: What ever happened to restraint, respect, and common decency?