noun
- The quality or state of being profane; irreverence toward sacred things or disrespect for religion.
- Instances or expressions of profane language; vulgar or obscene speech.
Usage: Plural form of profaneness; Often used in formal or academic contexts
Usage: Plural form referring to multiple instances of profanity
Examples
- The priest condemned the profanenesses he heard in the marketplace.
- Her profanenesses shocked the congregation during the service.
- The novel was criticized for its numerous profanenesses and irreverent tone.
- He apologized for the profanenesses that had escaped his lips in anger.
- The film contained several profanenesses that earned it a mature rating.
- Religious scholars debated the profanenesses evident in modern secular culture.