decencies
Basic moral courtesies
Decencies are the standards of behavior and propriety that polite society expects people to observe.
The word often appears in the phrase the decencies, referring to conventional social norms regarding modesty, respect, and appropriate conduct.
Someone who observes the decencies behaves in a way that doesn't shock or offend others.
The word can also refer to basic amenities or comforts that dignified living requires: They lacked even the common decencies of life.
Courteous, respectful conduct
- civilityFormal politeness in conduct
- mannersCustoms of polite conduct
- graciousnessCourteous, kind demeanor
- considerationCareful thought or compensation
thoughtfulness · tact · tactfulness · diplomacy · cordiality · affability · geniality · courteousness
Correctness of conduct
- comportmentManner of behavior
- deportmentManner and conduct
- seemlinessAppropriate conduct quality
- correctnessState of being accurate
appropriateness · respectability · modesty · restraint · discretion · sobriety · conformity · conventionality
Moral goodness or merit
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- principlesFoundational moral beliefs
- righteousnessMoral correctness or virtue
- ethicsStudy of right conduct
morality · honor · uprightness · rectitude · conscience · scruples · values · standards
Valuing one's own worth
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- worthinessState of deserving recognition
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
nobility · grace · poise · respectability · standing · stature · composure · bearing
Desirable features of place
- comfortsEases distress; pleasures
- conveniencesUseful household features
- essentialsIndispensable items or elements
- basicsFoundational knowledge of something
requirements · provisions · facilities · accommodations · standards of living · creature comforts · basic needs
politeness
Courteous, respectful conduct
- civilityFormal politeness in conduct
- mannersCustoms of polite conduct
- graciousnessCourteous, kind demeanor
consideration · thoughtfulness · tact · tactfulness · diplomacy · cordiality · affability · geniality · courteousness · gentility
propriety
Correctness of conduct
- comportmentManner of behavior
- deportmentManner and conduct
- seemlinessAppropriate conduct quality
correctness · appropriateness · respectability · modesty · restraint · discretion · sobriety · conformity · conventionality · formality
virtue
Moral goodness or merit
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- principlesFoundational moral beliefs
- righteousnessMoral correctness or virtue
ethics · morality · honor · uprightness · rectitude · conscience · scruples · values · standards · goodness
self-respect
Valuing one's own worth
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- worthinessState of deserving recognition
pride · nobility · grace · poise · respectability · standing · stature · composure · bearing · carriage
amenities
Desirable features of place
- comfortsEases distress; pleasures
- conveniencesUseful household features
- essentialsIndispensable items or elements
basics · requirements · provisions · facilities · accommodations · standards of living · creature comforts · basic needs
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Morally offensive acts
corruptions · immoralities · depravities · dissipations · vices
decenciesdiscourtesies
Rude or inconsiderate behaviors
rudeness · incivilities · crudeness · boorishness · coarseness
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States of lacking necessities
hardships · privations · indignities · squalor · miseries