😤Vulgarity

noun
/vʌlˈɡær.ɪ.ti/

Meaning

the quality of being rude, offensive, or indecent; lack of sophistication or good taste
the state or quality of being crude or offensive

Example Sentences

The comedian's jokes were criticized for their vulgarity.

The movie was criticized for its vulgarity.

Synonyms

crudeness, coarseness, indecency, impropriety, rudeness, obscenity
Entry 1
crudeness, coarseness, indecency, impropriety
Entry 2
crudeness, coarseness, rudeness, obscenity

Antonyms

refinement, sophistication, elegance, politeness
Entry 1
refinement, sophistication, elegance
Entry 2
refinement, politeness

Collocations

avoid vulgarity, display vulgarity, crude vulgarity, vulgarity of speech, vulgarity in art, show vulgarity
Entry 1
avoid vulgarity, display vulgarity, crude vulgarity
Entry 2
vulgarity of speech, vulgarity in art, show vulgarity

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