decency

• Существительное, обозначающее качество или состояние правильности, скромности или моральной приемлемости в поведении или речи.

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

uncountable

1. Proper behaviorB2formal

   Behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability.

   Порядочность

   • 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.

   Synonymscorrectnessdecorumproprietyrespectabilityseemliness

   Antonymsdepravityimmoralityimproprietyindecencyrudeness

2. Respect for othersB2formal

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

   Порядочность

   • 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.

   Synonymscivilityconsiderationcourtesygraciousnesspolitenessproprietyrespectfulnessthoughtfulness

   Antonymsdiscourtesyimpolitenessincivilityindecencyrudeness