decency
gb/dˈisənsi/ us/dˈisənsi/
B2
Engleză
~ 8700
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv
B2
entity
1
basic acceptable moral behaviour
Behaviour that is good, fair, and accepted as right by most people.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone's] sense of decency
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse "decency" with "decoration" or "decade" because they look similar; remember that "decency" is about good and proper behaviour, not time or design.
Sinonime
morality (Stresses ideas of right and wrong more broadly, not just everyday behaviour.)
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propriety (More formal; focuses on behaving correctly according to social rules.)
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respectability (Emphasizes being seen as good and proper by society.)
Antonime
indecency (Direct opposite; behaviour that clearly breaks accepted standards of what is proper.)
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immorality (Stresses clear wrong or bad behaviour against moral rules.)
Colocații
basic decency
|common decency
|human decency
|a sense of decency
|show some decency
|lack of decency
Teme
ethics
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- Out of basic human decency, we should offer them a place to stay.
- He appealed to their sense of decency and asked them to tell the truth.
- Treating workers with decency is more important than making extra profit.
- She was shocked by the total lack of decency in the way he spoke to his parents.
- The letter was a simple call for honesty, respect, and common decency in politics.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- We should treat old people with decency.
- He has no decency; he lies to everyone.
- Good leaders act with decency and respect.
- They asked for honesty and basic decency from the company.
- Her sense of decency made her tell the truth.
Substantiv
B2
entity
2
expected politeness or consideration
The normal polite way you should treat other people in a situation.
Tipar de utilizare:
have the decency to [verb]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes try to say *"do a decency"* or *"make a decency"; in this sense, the natural pattern is "have the decency to [do something]" or "show some decency".
Sinonime
courtesy (Highlights polite behaviour and good manners, sometimes slightly more formal.)
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consideration (Focuses on thinking about other people's feelings and needs.)
Antonime
rudeness (Lack of politeness or respect where it is expected.)
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insensitivity (Failure to care about or notice other people's feelings.)
Colocații
have the decency to
|at least have the decency
|the decency to apologize
|the decency to call
|common decency
|show some decency
Teme
relationships
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- He didn't even have the decency to say thank you.
- You could at least have the decency to call if you're going to be late.
- She had the decency to admit that she was wrong.
- Is it really so hard to show a little decency and hold the door open?
- They left without the decency to clean up after themselves.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- He did not have the decency to say sorry.
- Please have the decency to call if you cannot come.
- She showed decency and helped the old man.
- They did not show any decency to their guests.
- He finally had the decency to tell the truth.
Substantiv
C1
entity
3
rules about nudity and sex
Social rules about not showing too much of the body or sexual things in public.
Tipar de utilizare:
rules of public decency
Sinonime
modesty (Focuses more on personally not showing much of the body or not talking openly about sex.)
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propriety (Formal; refers to correct behaviour according to social and moral rules, including sexual ones.)
Antonime
obscenity (Refers to language, images, or acts that are sexually offensive or shocking.)
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lewdness (Strong negative word for openly sexual or dirty behaviour.)
Colocații
public decency
|offend against decency
|standards of decency
|laws of decency
|gross indecency
|community decency standards
Teme
law
|society
|culture
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- The advertisement was banned for offending public decency.
- Some people argued that the performance violated standards of decency.
- He was charged with acts contrary to public decency.
- Local groups complained that the magazine cover was an attack on common decency.
- The film pushes the limits of decency with its explicit scenes.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The court said the show broke rules of public decency.
- Some people think the photo is against decency.
- The law protects public decency in this country.
- They said the song was not good for decency on TV.
- The poster was removed because it was against decency rules.
Substantiv
C1
entity
4
basic decent living conditions
A way of living that is not poor or cruel, with enough food, a home, and basic comfort.
Tipar de utilizare:
the basic decencies of [life]
Sinonime
dignity (Emphasizes having self-respect and being treated with respect, not just material comfort.)
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basic necessities (Focuses mainly on concrete things like food, water, and shelter.)
Antonime
deprivation (Lacking the basic things needed for a comfortable or safe life.)
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squalor (Very dirty and unpleasant living conditions, the opposite of decency in living standards.)
Colocații
the decencies of life
|basic decencies
|live in decency
|a life of decency
|minimum decency
|social decency
Teme
society
|economy
|human_rights
|daily_life
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- Many people in the city still lack the basic decencies of life.
- They fought for wages that would allow workers to live in decency.
- Every child deserves to grow up in decency and safety.
- The report asks whether the elderly can live out their final years with some degree of decency.
- He believes that a rich society has a duty to guarantee a minimum of decency for everyone.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- They do not have the basic decencies of life, like clean water.
- The new job lets her live in decency.
- Every family should live with decency and safety.
- The group works to give old people more decency in their lives.
- He wants a world where all people can live in decency.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
decency
IPA
GB/dˈisənsi/
US/dˈisənsi/
Silabe și accent
de - cency (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (de)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: decency
- Plural: decency
Familie de cuvinte
Core family
decent
adjective B1
decently
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
indecency
noun
indecent
adjective
indecently
adverb
Expresii
a sense of decency
1/ə sˈɛns əv dˈisənsi/
fixed phrase
personal feeling of what is decent
a personal feeling that you must act in a good and fair way
Exemple
- His sense of decency stopped him from taking advantage of the situation.
- If they had any sense of decency, they would resign.
- Her strong sense of decency makes her very trusted at work.
basic human decency
1/bˈeɪsɪk hjˈumən dˈisənsi/
fixed phrase
minimum moral standard for humans
the very simple right way to treat any person, just because they are human
Exemple
- They were denied even the most basic human decency in prison.
- She asked for nothing more than basic human decency and respect.
- Treating refugees with basic human decency should not be controversial.
common decency
1/kˈɑmən dˈisənsi/
fixed phrase
basic standard of behaviour
the simple and basic way of behaving that most people agree is right and fair
Exemple
- Out of common decency, you should let them know your decision.
- He showed no common decency when he shouted at the waiter.
- A little common decency would make the office a nicer place.
have the decency to
1/hˈæv ðə dˈisənsi tə/
fixed phrase
show minimum politeness by acting
to do something polite or right that people expect you to do in a situation
Exemple
- You could at least have the decency to answer my messages.
- He didn't have the decency to tell her he was leaving.
- She finally had the decency to apologize for her comments.
public decency
1/pˈʌblɪk dˈisənsi/
fixed phrase
rules on public nudity and sex
social and legal rules about what you can show or do with your body in public
Exemple
- The protest raised questions about where to draw the line on public decency.
- He was fined for an offence against public decency.
- The city introduced new rules to protect public decency on the beach.
the decencies of life
1/ðə dɪsənsˈiz əv lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
formal
basic things for a decent life
the basic things people need to live in a normal, clean, and safe way
Exemple
- Many families in the area still lack the decencies of life.
- The charity works to provide the decencies of life for homeless people.
- No one should be denied the decencies of life in a rich country.