obscenity

noun
UK: /əbˈsen.ə.ti/
US: /əbˈsen.ə.t̬i/

  1. Behavior, language, or images that are offensive, shocking, or disgusting.

    1. The comedian's act was full of obscenity.
    2. The play was criticized for its use of obscenity and violence.

  2. A word or action considered extremely offensive, especially if sexually explicit.

    1. He shouted an obscenity and stormed out.
    2. The article detailed the legal definition of obscenity regarding online content.

  3. Something outrageously unacceptable or disgusting, often due to its excess or inappropriateness.

    1. The amount of money spent on the project was an obscenity.
    2. In a time of such poverty, such lavish displays of wealth are an obscenity.

Synonyms

vulgarity filth indecency smut profanity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "obscenity" in English means: Behavior, language, or images that are offensive, shocking, or disgusting., A word or action considered extremely offensive, especially if sexually explicit., Something outrageously unacceptable or disgusting, often due to its excess or inappropriateness..

The phonetic transcription of "obscenity" is /əbˈsen.ə.ti/ in British English and /əbˈsen.ə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "obscenity": vulgarity, filth, indecency, smut, profanity.

Example usage of "obscenity": "The comedian's act was full of obscenity.". More examples on the page.