NYT Dictionary

INDECENCY

/ɪnˈdiːsənsi/
Nounin-DE-cen-cyin-de-cen-cy · 4 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023

Meaning

Lack of decency; the property or degree of being indecent.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From in- + decent + -cy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

immoralityunrightfulnessunseemlinessdishonourimprobityimproprietyindecencyundecencyungodlinessunhonour

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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