vulgarity

And if vulgarity can still shock—and amuse—by working on our alarmed sense of propriety, then we still have a sense of propriety.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

In Trump’s first term, about 40% of his speeches contained at least one use of vulgarity.

From Salon ● May 26, 2026

Since the pandemic, there has been an incredible phenomenon where vulgarity, crude humor and haunting news have gone viral on social-media platforms, creating an entertainment expectation from our representatives.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026

"Knowing the vulgarity of the old world, today I try to avoid being listened to by the new world – so that I don't come across as detestable," he told the court.

From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2025

Across the pastures, the incredible vulgarity of highly amplified hillbilly music drifted from the cafe on the highway.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin

Mr. Trump’s vulgarities do cause distress among Republicans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026

In her recent New York Times article about the "coarsening" of the religious right, Ruth Graham alluded to this, writing about the trend of evangelical leaders using "vulgarities."

From Salon ● Apr. 1, 2024

It is heartening, however, to see people of all races protesting the racist vulgarities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2022

So now that we’re on the subject of screaming and vulgarities, I segue into the Harvey Weinstein scandal.

From New York Times ● Oct. 11, 2017

Then, too, there was all of that mascara and lipstick and other vulgarities which I would rather not catalogue.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole