noun
- offensive or disgusting words, images, or actions, especially those relating to sex
Usage: offensive
Examples
- The movie was rated R due to violence and obscenities.
- She was shocked by the obscenities written on the bathroom wall.
- The comedian’s routine was full of obscenities that offended many audience members.
- The school has a strict policy against students using obscenities.
- The book was banned from the library because of its obscenities.
- He apologized for shouting obscenities during the argument.