obsceno
obscene
adjective ohb-SEH-noh Rare
Origin: From Latin obscenus, 'ill-omened, indecent'.
Also means
indecent
Usage Note
Obsceno describes content, language, or behavior that is sexually explicit or morally offensive. It ranges from legal obscenity (material obsceno) to a colloquial sense meaning simply 'outrageous' (un precio obsceno, an obscene price). The related noun is obscenidad.
Examples
"La obra fue calificada de obscena por los críticos."
Natural Translation
The work was labeled obscene by the critics.
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