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as in rudeness
the quality or state of lacking refinement or good taste
our cousins' general vulgarity and poor manners irritate my mother
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as in grossness
the quality or state of being obscene
the pointless vulgarity of the joke disgusted her
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Recent Examples of vulgarity
Higher courts often interpret whether cases fall under the protections of the First Amendment.
Freedom of speech, including vulgarity, is common in such cases.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2025
During the presentation by PMM Chesterton, which wants to redevelop the golf course, Kowalski used a vulgarity to describe how the houses would be too close to each other.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
The fans in Section 204, directly beyond where a right fielder stands, eschewed artistry for straight-up vulgarity.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Could all this jocular, misogynistic vulgarity influence anybody?
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2025
During the presentation by PMM Chesterton, which wants to redevelop the golf course, Kowalski used a vulgarity to describe how the houses would be too close to each other.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
The fans in Section 204, directly beyond where a right fielder stands, eschewed artistry for straight-up vulgarity.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Could all this jocular, misogynistic vulgarity influence anybody?
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulgarity
Noun
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Some parents worry that Alexa's high tolerance for rudeness instills poor behavior in their kids, according to Quartz.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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In many workplaces—where candor is praised but sometimes mistaken for rudeness—the line between authenticity and tact becomes incredibly thin.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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After all, the legal definition of obscenity has a multi-pronged high bar and is a criminal offense for individuals.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
3 July 2025
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The law targets performances that fall under the state's obscenity restrictions, historically an extremely rigorous legal hurdle to clear in court.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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In a rambling screed of nearly eight minutes, the caller unloaded a fusillade of profanities.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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The city’s agreement with Clear Channel and Outfront Foster has similar terms, including several prohibitions such as no motion, no illumination between midnight and 6 a.m., and no violence, profanity, adult goods or services, or political and religious content.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
18 June 2025
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But Shelly will still go on about the crudity of newer shows in town, insisting that Razzle Dazzle has an elegant French tone.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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And, while its crudity is certainly purposeful, its sense of purpose can be elusive at times.—
Phillip Maciak,
The New Republic,
28 Mar. 2023
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“Vulgarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulgarity. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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