decent
adjective
conforming to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc., as in behavior or speech.
decentness
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a word derived from
decent.
Example Sentences
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The way our friends defended us showed the inherent decentness of West Ham fans, as did a number of people we did not know offering their support at the next home match.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 26, 2012
Mr. Keller makes Harry’s decentness affecting and earns some of the tears that “Harvey Milk” is so eager to jerk.
From New York Times ● Jul. 27, 2012
