Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Decency"
The meaning of "Decency" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
O que significa 「It's not even got the decency to make me proper ill」?
A:
'To have the decency to do something' means 'to do things as one should' or 'to do something/to behave properly'. It is to do with 'being decent', so, behaving as expected, doing the right thing, etc. For example:
"It was mean of him to break up with her on Valentine's Day, but at least he had the decency to do it in person."
"My flatmate had a party last night without asking me and did not even have the decency to clean up afterwards."
"If the mistake was your fault, at least have the decency to admit it instead of lying about it."
In the picture you posted, this is a strange example, but it still works the same way (although it is not the best way to use the phrase).
The person is annoyed that they have a cold, but they are not as ill as they want to be. So, the cold is not behaving as it should. Something is implied here - perhaps the person would prefer that the cold was COVID because then they can take time off work? Maybe they want to feel more ill so they can sleep/stay at home...like I said, this is a strange example.
The use of the word 'proper' here, e.g. 'proper ill' is informal and slang for 'very' or 'extremely'. For example:
"That was a proper good pizza."
"I'm feeling proper ill, I need to go to bed."
Hope that helps!
"It was mean of him to break up with her on Valentine's Day, but at least he had the decency to do it in person."
"My flatmate had a party last night without asking me and did not even have the decency to clean up afterwards."
"If the mistake was your fault, at least have the decency to admit it instead of lying about it."
In the picture you posted, this is a strange example, but it still works the same way (although it is not the best way to use the phrase).
The person is annoyed that they have a cold, but they are not as ill as they want to be. So, the cold is not behaving as it should. Something is implied here - perhaps the person would prefer that the cold was COVID because then they can take time off work? Maybe they want to feel more ill so they can sleep/stay at home...like I said, this is a strange example.
The use of the word 'proper' here, e.g. 'proper ill' is informal and slang for 'very' or 'extremely'. For example:
"That was a proper good pizza."
"I'm feeling proper ill, I need to go to bed."
Hope that helps!
Q:
O que significa have the decency not to pretend?
A:
Someone is suggesting you are not being honest and they are asking you to stop and to be honest.
Q:
O que significa decency?
A:
is the phrase, "The state of decency in..."?
The state of decency would mean,
"The subject/matter/existence of decency"
but it is not a complete sentence.
The state of decency would mean,
"The subject/matter/existence of decency"
but it is not a complete sentence.
Q:
O que significa Won't you just do it out of decency??
A:
Doing something "out of decency" means doing something because it is the decent or morally correct thing to do. For example, I don't play loud music at night out of decency for my family members who are sleeping. I hope this helps!
Q:
O que significa decency?
A:
something that is acceptable, but to a low degree
Example sentences using "Decency"
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com decency .
A:
If you had any decency, you wouldn't go out dressed like that.
Wenn du einen Funken Anstand hättest, würdest du dich nicht so anziehen.
Wenn du einen Funken Anstand hättest, würdest du dich nicht so anziehen.
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com have the decency to do .
A:
You should have the decency to admit it was your fault.
He put her in this position and didn't even have the decency to marry her!
He put her in this position and didn't even have the decency to marry her!
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com decency.
A:
“The man did not have enough decency to tell his date that he is already married.”
Synonyms of "Decency" and their differences
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre decency e decorum ?
A:
As nouns the difference between decorum and decency is that decorum is (uncountable) appropriate social behavior; propriety, while decency is the quality of being decent; propriety.
Decorum is a synonym for decency in propriety topic. In some cases you can use "Decorum" instead a noun "Decency", when it comes to topics like usual, etiquette,respectable behavior
Decorum is a synonym for decency in propriety topic. In some cases you can use "Decorum" instead a noun "Decency", when it comes to topics like usual, etiquette,respectable behavior
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre decency e courtesy ?
A:
Decency is more of a moral statement on behavior that meets a respectable standard.
If you find a wallet on the street, taking it to the koban is the decent thing to do.
If you accidentally dent someone's car, leaving a note is the decent thing to do.
Courtesy is more an act of kindness or politeness.
"The man was courteous and held the door open for the lady."
"She showed great courtesy to the lost man, and helped him find his hotel."
If you find a wallet on the street, taking it to the koban is the decent thing to do.
If you accidentally dent someone's car, leaving a note is the decent thing to do.
Courtesy is more an act of kindness or politeness.
"The man was courteous and held the door open for the lady."
"She showed great courtesy to the lost man, and helped him find his hotel."
Other questions about "Decency"
Q:
“She might have the decency not to telephone him at dinner time. Don't you think?” in this sentence, is “to telephone” a Infinitive to Mortify “decency” , or a appositive to explain “decency”?How to interpret this sentence?
A:
It can be interpreted (roughly) as follows:
Perhaps she is (or will be) polite/considerate enough not to call him at dinner time
Perhaps she is (or will be) polite/considerate enough not to call him at dinner time
Q:
decency
soa natural?
soa natural?
A:
You have just said one word it needs to be in a sentence I guess
Q:
If she had any decency at all , She'd have leave at once.
Does "at all" sound American in this structure?
Does "at all" sound American in this structure?
A:
It should be "If she had had any decency at all, she'd have left at once."
And no, that doesn't make it sound too American.
And no, that doesn't make it sound too American.
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