decent

/ˈdiː.sənt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phù hợp; phù hợp với hoàn cảnh

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có sự phù hợp với tiêu chuẩn đạo đức cơ bản; thể hiện liêm chính, công bằng

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “decent” mean?

Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.

Is “decent” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.