indecency

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Playing some of these songs in public is rude and perhaps illegal indecency.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

But the Parents Television Council Inc. — whose members lodged thousands of indecency complaints with the Federal Communications Commission — has folded.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

In the 1960s, homosexuality was partially decriminalised, but related criminal offences were still illegal, including gross indecency.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2024

Nor did he accept the fact that Spectrum’s planned “PG-13” performance falls far short of indecency.

From Slate • Sep. 22, 2023

To deride the demand for decency is to concede that anything but indecency is impracticable.

From From the Easy Chair, series 2 by Curtis, George William