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smuttiness

smuttiness

9.3
A quality of speech or writing that is rude about sex
  • noun
  • /ˈsmʌtɪnəs/
  • Offensive
: obscenidad
  • The editor removed passages of smuttiness from the novel to make it suitable for younger readers.

Examples

  • The comedian was criticized for the smuttiness of his jokes during the performance.

  • Some people enjoy television shows with a touch of smuttiness, while others prefer clean humor.

  • The smuttiness of the jokes made some audience members uncomfortable.

  • He was criticized for the smuttiness in his latest novel.

  • The comedian was criticized for the smuttiness of his jokes during the performance.

  • The editor removed passages of smuttiness from the novel to make it suitable for younger readers.

  • He was criticized for the smuttiness in his latest novel.

Synonyms

obscenity
vssmuttiness
  • Offensive
50 7.4

Sexual or rude material that offends people

is a plain term for being obscene or indecent, especially in words
profanity
vssmuttiness
  • Offensive
47 6.0

Words that are rude and upset people, often about religion

is centered on obscenity or indecency especially in speech or writing
filth
vssmuttiness
  • Offensive
33 7.0

Strong rude words that shock or upset people

is the general quality of being obscene or indecent in speech
dirty word
vssmuttiness
  • NSFW
26 7.1

A word people think is rude or not polite

refers more widely to the quality of being obscene in speech
vulgarity
vssmuttiness
  • NSFW
17 7.4

A lack of good taste and politeness in speech or behavior

focuses specifically on being obscene or indecent in words
indecency
vssmuttiness
  • NSFW
12 6.3

Behavior or speech people find offensive and wrong

is focused specifically on obscene or indecent language rather than all offence
lewdness
vssmuttiness
  • Offensive
3 7.9

Sexual words or actions that are rude and offensive

covers indecency in speech or writing beyond purely sexual material
salaciousness
vssmuttiness
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A way of acting that uses sexual words and images to shock or excite people

is more general, covering obscene content not only sexual arousal
vulgar term
vssmuttiness
  • Offensive
1 9.8

A rude word about sex or body parts

is broader, meaning general obscenity in speech or writing
vulgarism
vssmuttiness
  • Offensive
1 9.2

An offensive or rude word considered inappropriate in polite speech

is the general state of being indecent or obscene
dirtiness
vssmuttiness
  • Offensive
1 6.5

Using rude or sexual words in speech and writing

is the same idea but emphasises the social quality of obscenity
bawdiness
vssmuttiness
  • NSFW
1 9.2

A type of indecent sexual joke or language

is broader, covering any obscene or indecent language or writing
gaminess
vssmuttiness
  • NSFW
1 9.5

Bold language or behavior that is slightly rude and may shock people

is stronger, covering clear obscenity or indecency rather than mild risk
scurrility
vssmuttiness
  • Offensive
1 9.9

Very rude words or actions that hurt people

is about being obscene or indecent without necessarily being abusive
smutty text
vssmuttiness
  • Offensive
9.9

A short message with rude words about sex that some people find offensive

is a broader label for obscene or indecent speech or writing
salacity
vssmuttiness
  • Offensive
9.9

Showing sexual interest in a way people find offensive

is wider, applying to obscene or indecent content in general

Antonyms

139 3.0

Polite, respectful behavior that follows common social rules

purity
  • Formal
30 3.9

The state of being without moral wrong or corruption

How Indecent

obscenity
  • Offensive
50 7.4
smuttiness
  • Offensive
9.3
raciness
  • NSFW
1 8.1

Surface Forms

smuttiness singular
smuttinesses plural

Morphology

smuttiness = smutty (transparent) = smut + iness

The word is transparently formed from the adjective 'smutty' by adding the suffix '-ness' to indicate a state or quality.

Etymology

Smuttiness comes from smut, an old word for 'soot' or a 'dirty mark', like a smudge. So smuttiness pictures speech or writing as 'dirty', which is why it means being obscene or indecent.