decent
/ˈdiː.sənt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.
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.