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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈdiːsənsi/
decency means: Behaviour that shows respect for others and follows accepted ideas about what is right.
noun
PROPER BEHAVIORB2
Behaviour that shows respect for others and follows accepted ideas about what is right.
- Please show some decency.
- She treated every visitor with kindness and decency.
- He lacked the decency to thank us.
Questions about decency
What does decency mean?
Behaviour that shows respect for others and follows accepted ideas about what is right.
What is decency in other languages?
Türkçe: edep · Español: decencia · Français: décence · Deutsch: Anstand · Italiano: decenza · 日本語: 良識
How do you pronounce decency?
It is pronounced /ˈdiːsənsi/.
How do you use decency in a sentence?
Please show some decency. She treated every visitor with kindness and decency.
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