Synonyms for decency
ˈdi sən side·cen·cy

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1. decency

   Synonyms:
   modesty, propriety

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1. decencynoun

   the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality

   Antonyms:
   indecency

2. decencynoun

   the quality of being polite and respectable

   Antonyms:
   indecency

Matched Categories

1. • Propriety
   • Respectability

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1. decencynoun

   Synonyms:
   propriety, decorum, proper formality

2. decencynoun

   Synonyms:
   modesty, delicacy, purity

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1. decencynoun

   Synonyms:
   propriety, seemliness, decorum, modesty

   Antonyms:
   indecency

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1. List of paraphrases for "decency":

   decorum, propriety, dignity, honesty, modesty, respectability, morality, courtesy

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How to use decency in a sentence?

1. H. L. Mencken:

   It is inaccurate to say I hate everything. I am strongly in favor of common sense, common honesty, and common decency. This makes me forever ineligible for public office.

2. Robert Merton Solow:

   It is a good idea to be ambitious, to have goals, to want to be good at what you do, but it is a terrible mistake to let drive and ambition get in the way of treating people with kindness and decency. The point is no that they will then be nice to you. It is that you will feel better about yourself.

3. Antony Blinken:

   My dad was 96-years-old. He was in so many ways my role model, he built a remarkable business, one of the leading investment banks in this country over many years. He led a life of dignity, of decency, of modesty that is something I've very much aspired to.

4. Congressman Loebsack:

   Iowans and our country face great challenges like climate change, increasing health care costs, and an economy that isn't working for the majority of Americans, they can't be solved with the same political warfare that is on display in Washington. Pete Visclosky is the candidate that can heal our divides, restore decency to the presidency and bring this country together.

5. Lyndon B. Johnson:

   I believe that the essence of government lies with unceasing concern for the welfare and dignity and decency and innate integrity of life for every individual. I dont like to say this and wish I didnt have to add these words to make it clear but I willregardless of color, creed, ancestry, sex or age.