Meaning
indecency, outrage
- the quality of being indecent, improper, or obscene
- an outrageous or unacceptable situation or act
In a sentence
I treni in perenne ritardo sono ormai un'indecenza insostenibile.
The perpetually late trains have become an unbearable disgrace.
Quel prezzo per una bottiglietta d'acqua è una vera indecenza.
That price for a small bottle of water is a real outrage.
Non tollererò ulteriori indecenze durante la riunione di condominio.
I will not tolerate any further improper behaviour during the building meeting.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| indecenza | feminine · singular |
| indecenze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used emphatically as an exclamation: 'Che indecenza!' (What a disgrace!).
- Frequently refers to unacceptable public services or excessive prices rather than moral obscenity.