Synonyms for
Decency
Definition
the quality of being morally right or acceptable
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- basic decency
- common decency
- human decency
- moral decency
- act of decency
- show some decency
- lack of decency
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Usage note
Decency refers to behavior that is morally acceptable and conforms to social standards. It often implies a basic level of respect and consideration for others.
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Example sentences
- It is important for us to show decency to others.
- The movie was criticized for its lack of decency.
- His decency and honesty made him a trusted employee.
- She was praised for her decency and kindness towards others.
- The politician promised to bring decency back to government.
Quotes
There is no beautifier of complexion, or form, or behavior, like the wish to scatter joy and not pain around us. 'Tis good to give a stranger a meal, or a night's lodging. 'Tis better to be hospitable to his good meaning and thought, and give courage to a companion. We must be as courteous to a man as we are to a picture, which we are willing to give the advantage of a good light. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Manners are the happy ways of doing things; each one a stroke of genius or of love, now repeated and hardened into usage, they form at last a rich varnish, with which the routine of life is washed, and its details adorned. If they are superficial, so are the dew-drops which give such a depth to the morning meadows. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Only the person who has faith in himself is able to be faithful to others. - Erich Fromm