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1 (noun) in the sense of propriety

Definition

conformity to the prevailing standards of what is right

His sense of decency forced him to resign.

Synonyms

propriety

Their sense of social propriety is eroded.

correctness

He conducted himself with formal correctness at all times.

decorum

I was treated with decorum and respect

fitness

There is a debate about his fitness for the job.

good form

It's not good form to spend lots of money.

respectability

etiquette

a breach of the rules of diplomatic etiquette

appropriateness

He wonders about the appropriateness of every move he makes.

seemliness

2 (noun) in the sense of courtesy

He did not have the decency to inform me of his plans.

Synonyms

courtesy

He always treats everyone with the utmost courtesy.

grace

She hadn't even the grace to apologize for what she'd done.

politeness

She listened to him, but only out of politeness.

good manners

civility

Most people treat each other with at least some civility.

good breeding

graciousness

urbanity

He had all the charm and urbanity of the trained diplomat.

courteousness

gallantness

单词	decency
释义	Trends of decency View usage for: decency (diːsənsi) 1. uncountable noun Decency is the quality of following accepted moral standards. Unfortunately, on Friday night he showed neither decency nor dignity. His sense of decency forced him to resign. ...the threat of rampant materialism to common decency and enlightened values. Synonyms: propriety, correctness, decorum, fitness More Synonyms of decency 2. See have the decency More Synonyms of decency decency in British English (ˈdiːsənsɪ) nounWord forms: plural -cies 1. conformity to the prevailing standards of propriety, morality, modesty, etc 2. the quality of being decent decency in American English (ˈdisənsi) nounWord forms: plural ˈdecencies 1. the quality or condition of being decent; propriety of conduct and speech; proper behavior, modesty, courtesy, etc. 2. [pl.] socially proper actions; the proprieties 3. [pl.] things needed for a proper or comfortable standard of living SIMILAR WORDS: deˈcorum Word origin L decentia < decens: see decent Examples of 'decency' in a sentence decency With such a respect for human life and a sense of moral decency. The Sun (2017) For some people, common decency is thrown out the window at the sight of cordless mic. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Few players or managers have dignity or decency painted upon them. Times, Sunday Times (2006) He is a millionaire footballer who seems to have lost any semblance of moral restraint or decency. Times, Sunday Times (2010) They should be shamed into changing this policy to reflect common decency. The Sun (2014) There is a certain scale of human decency that speaks against that sort of thing. Christianity Today (2000) This is what happens when political correctness gets in the way of common sense and common decency. The Sun (2012) The charge was one of offending public decency. Geraghty, Tony The Bullet Catchers (1989) She was just acting out of common human decency. Times, Sunday Times (2012) So why do people leave human decency at the door when they check in online? The Sun (2012) It is a matter of common sense and dog decency. The Sun (2014) Common decency says you should let them pass. Times, Sunday Times (2016) But the overall mood is optimistic and human decency wins out. Times, Sunday Times (2015) If he had any sense of decency he would hurry up and go. The Sun (2006) Common decency demands that the way our justice system treats him reflects his crimes. The Sun (2008) But at what point do so many lose sight of basic human decency? The Sun (2015) Common sense and decency was a winner against controversy. The Sun (2010) It's to do with treating the elderly with dignity and decency. Times, Sunday Times (2011) We deplore and oppose his insulting language, which shows a woeful disrespect of decency and moral standards. The Sun (2012) Which leaves modesty and decency. Times, Sunday Times (2015) You have morals and decency. The Sun (2010) We all wear clothes to protect our own modesty and decency and to show respect for the ideas of modesty and decency which we imagine others have. Times, Sunday Times (2015) A man then, of solidity, decency and modesty. Times, Sunday Times (2007) I think most people would find that common sense, together with a modicum of decency and dignity, would be sufficient. Times, Sunday Times (2012) In other languages decency British English: decency NOUN Decency is the quality of following accepted moral standards. He showed neither decency nor dignity. American English: decency Brazilian Portuguese: decência Chinese: 正派 European Spanish: decencia French: décence German: Anstand Italian: decenza Japanese: 礼儀正しさ Korean: 체면 European Portuguese: decência Latin American Spanish: decencia Chinese translation of 'decency' decency (ˈdiːsənsɪ) n (u) 正派 (zhèngpài) he didn't have the decency to ... 他没(沒)有 ... 的礼(禮)数(數) (tā méiyǒu ... de lǐshù) 1 (noun) in the sense of propriety Definition conformity to the prevailing standards of what is right His sense of decency forced him to resign. Synonyms propriety Their sense of social propriety is eroded. correctness He conducted himself with formal correctness at all times. decorum I was treated with decorum and respect fitness There is a debate about his fitness for the job. good form It's not good form to spend lots of money. respectability etiquette a breach of the rules of diplomatic etiquette appropriateness He wonders about the appropriateness of every move he makes. seemliness 2 (noun) in the sense of courtesy He did not have the decency to inform me of his plans. Synonyms courtesy He always treats everyone with the utmost courtesy. grace She hadn't even the grace to apologize for what she'd done. politeness She listened to him, but only out of politeness. good manners civility Most people treat each other with at least some civility. good breeding graciousness urbanity He had all the charm and urbanity of the trained diplomat. courteousness gallantness Additional synonyms in the sense of appropriateness He wonders about the appropriateness of every move he makes. Synonyms suitability, fitness, relevance, correctness, felicity, rightness, applicability, timeliness, aptness, pertinence, fittingness, seemliness, appositeness, properness, germaneness, opportuneness, becomingness, congruousness, felicitousness, well-suitedness in the sense of civility Definition polite or courteous behaviour Most people treat each other with at least some civility. Synonyms politeness, consideration, courtesy, tact, good manners, graciousness, cordiality, affability, amiability, politesse, complaisance, courteousness in the sense of correctness He conducted himself with formal correctness at all times. Synonyms decorum, propriety, good manners, civility, good breeding, bon ton, seemliness Synonyms of 'decency' decency Explore 'decency' in the dictionary
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