decency

• Substantiv, das die Eigenschaft oder den Zustand beschreibt, anständig, sittsam oder moralisch akzeptabel in Verhalten oder Rede zu sein.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being proper, modest, or morally acceptable in behavior or speech.

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1. Proper behaviorB2formal

   Behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability.

   Anstand

   • He had the decency to apologize for his mistake.
   • Common decency requires that we help those in need.
   • She showed great decency by returning the lost wallet.

   Synonymecorrectnessdecorumproprietyrespectabilityseemliness

   Antonymedepravityimmoralityimproprietyindecencyrudeness

2. Respect for othersB2formal

   The quality of being polite, respectful, and considerate of others.

   Anstand

   • Treating everyone with decency is a sign of good character.
   • The teacher insisted on decency in the classroom.
   • Decency demands that we listen to opposing viewpoints.

   Synonymecivilityconsiderationcourtesygraciousnesspolitenessproprietyrespectfulnessthoughtfulness

   Antonymediscourtesyimpolitenessincivilityindecencyrudeness