profanity
noun
pro·fan·i·ty
prō-ˈfa-nə-tē 
prə-
plural profanities
1
a
: the quality or state of being profane
b
: the use of profane language
2
a
: profane language
b
: an utterance of profane language
Examples of profanity in a Sentence
The comic uses too much profanity.
My mom will not tolerate profanity.
I have never heard my father utter a single profanity.
Recent Examples on the Web
Per the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the final part of Willingham's statement was omitted due to profanity.
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
In the comments section, several TikTok users noted that some fans have taken to slamming Evans with the same profanity whenever Ballerini performs the song at her concerts.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
Johansson seemed to be a good sport, but also a sport who couldn’t help herself from letting a few profanities slip.
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
Any time the Federal Communications Commission bans profanity from the airwaves, say, or whenever the Environmental Protection Agency issues a permit, the agency must comply with APA procedures.
—Christina Gatti, NPR, 8 Feb. 2025
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
In the comments section, several TikTok users noted that some fans have taken to slamming Evans with the same profanity whenever Ballerini performs the song at her concerts.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
Johansson seemed to be a good sport, but also a sport who couldn’t help herself from letting a few profanities slip.
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
Any time the Federal Communications Commission bans profanity from the airwaves, say, or whenever the Environmental Protection Agency issues a permit, the agency must comply with APA procedures.
—Christina Gatti, NPR, 8 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for profanity
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“Profanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/profanity. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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profanity
noun
pro·fan·i·ty
prō-ˈfan-ət-ē
prə-
plural profanities
1
: the quality or state of being profane
2
: profane language
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