lewdness

IPA/ˈluːdnəs/
IPA/ˈluːdnəs/

lewdness — noun

1. behaviour, speech, or writing that deals with sex in a direct, rude way that mos

1.名詞C1
釋義

behaviour, speech, or writing that deals with sex in a direct, rude way that most people would find shocking or insulting

例句

The film was banned for its lewdness and violent scenes.

lewdness + violent scenes (paired with violence)

Gita complained to the manager about the lewdness of the comedian's jokes.

complained about the lewdness of [something]

同義詞
  • obscenity

    stronger and more offensive; often used for sexual content in media or speech

  • indecency

    broader — includes non-sexual impropriety; less specifically sexual than lewdness

  • vulgarity

    more about crudeness or bad taste than specifically sexual content

  • crudeness

    less intense; can describe any rough or unrefined behaviour, not only sexual

反義詞
  • decency

    behaviour that follows accepted moral standards; the direct opposite of lewdness

  • modesty

    behaviour that avoids drawing sexual attention; a personal quality rather than a public standard

文法句型

lewdness of [noun phrase]

accused of lewdness

用法筆記

Frequently used in formal complaints, news reports, or legal contexts. The word carries a strong negative judgment — it is not used for playful or private sexual talk between consenting adults.

常見錯誤

❌His lewdness was very funny
✅His lewdness made everyone feel uncomfortable.
💡lewdness always carries a negative, disapproving tone, not a positive or amusing one.
❌She whispered something lewdness in his ear
✅She whispered something lewd in his ear.
💡lewdness is a noun; the adjective lewd is needed here.