Modesty

thumb|right|upright|Roman statue of a veiled Vestal Virgin

thumb|upright=1.1|Recreation on a California beach in the first decade of the 20th century, depicting people in modest dress

An obscenity is any utterance or act that strongly offends the prevalent morality of the time. It is derived from the Latin , , "boding ill; disgusting; indecent", of uncertain etymology. Generally, the term can be used to indicate strong moral repugnance and outrage in expressions such as "obscene profits" and "the obscenity of war". As a legal term, it usually refers to descriptions and depictions of people engaged in sexual and excretory activity.

public indecency involving nudity of some sort

thumb|200px|''Don't Buy This'' is a video game, released in Britain where self-deprecation is considered virtuous, that openly markets itself as containing "the worst games ever". Self-deprecation is the act of reprimanding oneself by belittling, undervaluing, disparaging oneself, or being excessively modest. It can be used as a way to make complaints, express modesty, invoke optimal reactions or add humour. It may also be used as a way for individuals to appear more likable and agreeable.

fashion trend in women of wearing less skin-revealing clothes

films that are banned in a particular country

place on the human body which it is usually customary to keep covered with clothing in public areas

international differentiation in the practice of wearing head coverings among Muslim women

garment of clothing made with lace, mesh or sheer material that allows the wearer's body or undergarments to be seen through its fabric