decency — behavior that is moral, respectable, and appropriate
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: behavior that is moral, respectable, and appropriate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdiːsənsi/
Example Sentences
- My roommate ate my leftover pizza without asking - where's the basic decency?
- At least he had the decency to pretend he was listening to my boring story.
- The politician's lack of decency shocked even his supporters.
decency
NOUN[/ˈdiːsənsi/]
behavior that is moral, respectable, and appropriate
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'decentia' meaning 'fitness' or 'propriety', derived from 'decens' (becoming, fitting), which comes from 'decere' (to be fitting or suitable).
Breakdown
decen- (fitting, becoming) + -cy (noun suffix indicating quality or state) = decency
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate ate my leftover pizza without asking - where's the basic decency?”
“At least he had the decency to pretend he was listening to my boring story.”
“The politician's lack of decency shocked even his supporters.”
“She questioned the decency of wearing pajamas to a job interview.”
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