Usage Note
Wohlanständigkeit is a somewhat formal, slightly old-fashioned word for moral and social propriety, appearing in civic or philosophical discourse. The shorter Anstand (m) covers the same ground in everyday use.
Examples
"Er hielt stets an der Wohlanständigkeit im öffentlichen Diskurs fest."
Natural Translation
He always held fast to decency in public discourse.
Literal Translation
He held always to decency in public discourse firm.
Related Words
- Aufopferungsbereitschaft willingness to sacrifice oneself, self-sacrificing spirit
- Aufopferungsgeist spirit of self-sacrifice, selfless dedication
- Beherztheit boldness, pluck, spirited courage
- Charakterfestigkeit strength of character, moral firmness
- Charakterstärke strength of character
- Edelmut magnanimity, noble-mindedness
- Ehrenhaftigkeit honourableness, integrity of honour
- Eigenständigkeit autonomy
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