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obscene Synonyms

Another word for obscene

Choosing another word for obscene depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency, especially regarding sexual matters or language.

Usage Example

"The broadcaster was fined heavily for allowing indecent language during a daytime program."

Strongest
indecent
lewd
vulgar
Strong
filthy
bawdy
crude
coarse
profane
foul
smutty

• adjective (Context 2)

Shockingly excessive, unreasonable, or morally repugnant in scale or degree.

Usage Example

"Critics argued that the executive received an outrageous bonus while the company laid off ratusan of workers."

Strongest
outrageous
Strong
extortionate
exorbitant
unconscionable
scandalous
atrocious
heinous
grotesque

Opposites of obscene

The opposite of obscene shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

decent
reasonable
wholesome
modest
clean
fair
proper
moderate
See all opposites of obscene

• Nearby Words

obnoxiousness
oboe
oboist
obscene
obscenely
obsceneness
obscenity

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Obscene. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/obscene
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