Indecency and Insolence

Indecency

Indecency noun - The quality or state of not being socially proper.
Usage example: that a remark of such indisputable indecency was uttered at a meeting of the school board made everyone gasp

Insolence and indecency are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Insolence" instead a noun "Indecency".

Nearby Words: indecent, indecorous, indecently

Insolence

Insolence noun - Rude behavior.
Usage example: her frequent displays of insolence have lowered her standing among movie fans

Indecency and insolence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Indecency" instead a noun "Insolence".

Nearby Words: insolent, insolently
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