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decency

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decency

(noun)

Meaning

moral, proper behaviour or actions

Example

"In a world where decency seems rare, she always treated others with kindness."

Synonyms

respectabilitypropriety

Antonyms

indecencyimpropriety

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'decentia', meaning appropriate behaviour.
Related word forms
  • noun: decent
  • adjective: decently

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