Lewdness

Lewdness refers to the quality of being crude, obscene, or sexually explicit in a way that is offensive or morally inappropriate. It often denotes behavior, language, or actions that are vulgar, lascivious, or indecent, typically involving sexually suggestive or explicit content. Lewdness can describe both verbal expressions (e.g., lewd jokes or remarks) and physical actions (e.g., lewd gestures or behavior). In many cultures, lewdness is viewed as socially unacceptable and can lead to legal or social consequences, particularly when it involves inappropriate or non-consensual behavior.

Padanan kata bahasa Indonesia dari lewdness adalah kenakalan, keburukan, atau perilaku cabul.

Example Sentences Using Lewdness:

• The film was censored for its lewdness and explicit sexual content.
• His lewdness in public was a topic of controversy at work.
• She was offended by the lewdness of the comment made by her colleague.
• The comedian’s routine crossed into lewdness, making the audience uncomfortable.
• The officer warned the crowd about their lewdness and the need to behave properly.
• The play was banned in several countries due to its lewdness and immoral themes.
• He was criticized for his lewdness in public forums, which led to a backlash.
• The teacher reprimanded the student for his lewdness during the class discussion.
• The magazine was criticized for its lewdness in publishing inappropriate images.
• His lewdness during the meeting led to formal complaints being filed against him.

Synonyms for Lewdness:

• Obscenity
• Crudeness
• Vulgarity
• Indecency
• Filth
• Immorality
• Salaciousness
• Lasciviousness
• Pornography
• X-rated content

Antonyms for Lewdness:

• Decency
• Purity
• Modesty
• Morality
• Innocence
• Virtue
• Respectability
• Cleanliness
• Refinement
• Civility

Related Words:

• Lewd
• Obscene
• Indecent
• Crude
• Risqué
• Inappropriate
• Erotic
• Salacious
• Lustful
• Scandalous

Phrasal Verbs:

• Act out (e.g., He was suspended for acting out in a way that displayed lewdness.)
• Cross the line (e.g., His jokes crossed the line into lewdness.)
• Tone down (e.g., The director was asked to tone down the lewdness in the script.)
• Get carried away (e.g., She got carried away with her lewdness during the party.)

Idiomatic Expressions:

• “Cross the line” (to engage in lewdness or inappropriate behavior)
• “Out of bounds” (actions or comments considered lewd or offensive)
• “Push the envelope” (to test or exceed the limits of acceptability with lewdness)
• “Turn heads” (to attract attention for something lewd or scandalous)
• “Leave a bad taste in one’s mouth” (something that is lewd or distasteful in nature)