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smuttiness

smuttiness

9.3
A quality of speech or writing that is rude about sex
  • noun
  • /ˈsmʌtɪnəs/
  • Offensive
translation icon : 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
filth
vssmuttiness
  • Offensive
45 7.0

Strong rude words that shock or upset people

is the general quality of being obscene or indecent in speech
profanity
vssmuttiness
  • Offensive
43 6.0

Words that are rude and upset people, often about religion

is centered on obscenity or indecency especially in speech or writing
vulgarity
vssmuttiness
  • NSFW
18 7.4

A lack of good taste and politeness in speech or behavior

focuses specifically on being obscene or indecent in words
dirty word
vssmuttiness
  • NSFW
18 7.1

A word people think is rude or not polite

refers more widely to the quality of being obscene in speech
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
4 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
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
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
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
vulgar term
vssmuttiness
  • Offensive
9.8

A rude word about sex or body parts

is broader, meaning general obscenity in speech or writing
bawdiness
vssmuttiness
  • NSFW
9.2

A type of indecent sexual joke or language

is broader, covering any obscene or indecent language or writing
dirtiness
vssmuttiness
  • Offensive
6.5

Using rude or sexual words in speech and writing

is the same idea but emphasises the social quality of obscenity
scurrility
vssmuttiness
  • Offensive
9.9

Very rude words or actions that hurt people

is about being obscene or indecent without necessarily being abusive

Antonyms

155 3.0

Polite, respectful behavior that follows common social rules

purity
  • Formal
34 3.9

The state of being without moral wrong or corruption

How Indecent

obscenity
  • Offensive
50 7.4
smuttiness
  • Offensive
9.3
raciness
  • NSFW
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.