lewdness

[lood-nis]

noun

1. indecency or obscenity; vulgar sexual character or behavior.

   The strip club has been shut down repeatedly for lewdness and public sexual acts.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lewdness¹

lewd ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

Yet laziness, as well as characteristics of submissiveness, backwardness, lewdness, treachery, and dishonesty, historically became stereotypes assigned to African Americans.

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“Laziness, as well as characteristics of submissiveness, backwardness, lewdness, treachery, and dishonesty, historically became stereotypes assigned to African Americans,” the National Museum of African American History and Culture explains.

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Allen thinks Fielding is absolutely perfect for the part and fits in the world they’ve created, highlighting his sly, often bizarre humor, one with puns, gentle lewdness and pranks.

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Those who violate the law could also be charged with loitering, lewdness or voyeurism, depending on their behavior.

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He faces several charges including public lewdness, disorderly conduct and criminal mischief.

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