decent

• Beschreibt etwas, das einem akzeptablen Standard oder einer akzeptablen Qualität entspricht; wird auch für einen Menschen verwendet, der freundlich, gerecht und moralisch integer ist.

Describes something that is of an acceptable standard or quality; also used to describe a person who is kind, fair, and morally upright.

1. Acceptable or satisfactoryA2informal

   Of a satisfactory or acceptable standard; good enough.

   Annehmbar

   • The hotel was decent for the price we paid.
   • He did a decent job on the project.
   • We had a decent meal at the new restaurant.

   Synonymeacceptableadequateall rightfinenot badokaypassablereasonablesatisfactorysufficient

   Antonymeinadequateinferiorpoorsubstandardunacceptableunsatisfactory

2. Respectable or properB1formal

   Conforming to generally accepted standards of morality or respectability.

   Anständig

   • She is a decent, hardworking person.
   • It's not decent to talk about such things in public.
   • He comes from a decent family.

   Synonymedecorousethicalgoodhonorablemoralprincipledproperrespectablerighteousseemlyuprightvirtuous

   Antonymeimmoralimproperindecentunbecomingunseemly

3. Kind or generousB1informal

   Showing kindness, generosity, or fairness towards others.

   Anständig

   • That was very decent of you to help.
   • He's a decent guy who always shares his lunch.
   • She made a decent offer for the used car.

   Synonymeaccommodatingbenevolentcharitableconsideratefairgenerousgoodgracioushelpfulhumanekindniceobligingthoughtful

   Antonymecruelinhumanemaliciousmeannastyselfishunkindvicious