Definitions
- Describing behavior or language that is offensive or inappropriate in public. - Referring to clothing that is revealing or immodest. - Talking about actions or words that violate social norms or standards of decency.
- Describing behavior or language that is offensive, vulgar, or repulsive. - Referring to sexually explicit material or content. - Talking about actions or words that are morally repugnant or socially unacceptable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe behavior or language that is offensive or inappropriate.
- 2Both words can refer to violations of social norms or standards of decency.
- 3Both words can be used to describe clothing that is immodest or revealing.
- 4Both words can be used to describe sexual content or behavior.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Indecent refers to behavior or language that is offensive or inappropriate in public, while obscene can also refer to morally repugnant or socially unacceptable actions or words.
- 2Intensity: Obscene is generally considered more severe and offensive than indecent.
- 3Specificity: Obscene specifically refers to sexually explicit material or content, while indecent can refer to a broader range of inappropriate behavior or language.
- 4Legal implications: Obscene has legal implications and can result in criminal charges, while indecent does not necessarily have legal consequences.
- 5Connotation: Indecent is often associated with a milder form of inappropriate behavior or language, while obscene is associated with more extreme and offensive content.
Remember this!
Indecent and obscene are synonyms that describe behavior or language that is offensive or inappropriate. However, obscene is generally considered more severe and specific, referring to sexually explicit material or content, while indecent is broader and less intense, referring to behavior or language that is offensive or inappropriate in public.
