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dirtiness

dirtiness

6.5
Using rude or sexual words in speech and writing
  • noun
  • /ˈdɜːrtinəs/
  • Offensive
translation icon : obscenidad
  • The comedian was criticized for the dirtiness of his jokes during the television broadcast.

Examples

  • The dirtiness of his jokes was shocking.

  • Some people enjoy the dirtiness of satirical writing, while others find it offensive.

  • The film's script was censored to reduce the level of dirtiness in the dialogue.

  • Many people criticized the dirtiness of the film's dialogue.

  • Some people believe that the dirtiness of certain jokes is inappropriate for children.

  • Her novel was criticized for its dirtiness, as it included graphic descriptions of intimate scenes.

  • The music contains elements of dirtiness that some listeners find offensive.

Synonyms

obscenity
vsdirtiness
  • Offensive
50 7.4

Sexual or rude material that offends people

is limited to speech and writing rather than images or actions
filth
vsdirtiness
  • Offensive
45 7.0

Strong rude words that shock or upset people

is broader, covering indecency in speech and writing beyond single words
vulgarity
vsdirtiness
  • NSFW
18 7.4

A lack of good taste and politeness in speech or behavior

refers specifically to indecency in speech or writing rather than general crudeness
smuttiness
vsdirtiness
  • Offensive
9.3

A quality of speech or writing that is rude about sex

has identical meaning and usage
scurrility
vsdirtiness
  • Offensive
9.9

Very rude words or actions that hurt people

focuses on indecency in speech or writing rather than abusive attack
bawdiness
vsdirtiness
  • NSFW
9.2

A type of indecent sexual joke or language

covers indecency in speech and writing beyond chiefly humorous use

Antonyms

decency
155 3.0

Polite, respectful behavior that follows common social rules

respectability
19 4.6

Being seen by other people as proper and having a good name

How Indecent

pornography
  • Offensive
138 7.2
obscenity
  • Offensive
50 7.4
dirtiness
  • Offensive
6.5

Surface Forms

dirtiness singular
dirtinesses plural

Morphology

dirtiness = dirty (semi-transparent) = dirt + y + ness

The sense extends metaphorically from physical uncleanliness to sexual or moral indecency; the connection is clear but somewhat idiomatic.

Etymology

Dirtiness can also mean obscene or indecent speech because people began to use dirty to describe rude or 'unclean' talk; so dirtiness can mean 'indecent' or sexual content as well.