profanity

//prəˈfænɪti//
C1Frequency Level 12Neutral
Visual representation of profanity

Noun

profanitySingular
profanitiesPlural
1

Blasphemous or obscene language; swear words or vulgar expressions.

The movie contains a lot of profanity and is not suitable for children.

2

The quality or state of being profane; irreverence toward sacred things.

The act of vandalizing the temple was considered an act of profanity.