obscene
adjective
ob·scene
| \ äb-ˈsēn
, əb-\
, əb-\
Definition of obscene
1
: disgusting to the senses : repulsive
2a
: abhorrent to morality or virtue
specifically
: designed to incite to lust or depravity
… the dance often becomes flagrantly obscene and definitely provocative … — Margaret Mead
b
: containing or being language regarded as taboo in polite usage
obscene lyrics obscene literature
c
: repulsive by reason of crass disregard of moral or ethical principles
an obscene misuse of power
d
: so excessive as to be offensive
obscene wealth obscene waste