not a spark of decency

A total lack of the common, everyday courtesy, respect, and politeness that is expected and assumed by social convention. I can't believe she came to the gala when she wasn't even invited. She hasn't a spark of decency.

See also: decency, not, of, spark

See also:

common decency
basic decency
decency
make an appearance
put in an appearance
have the courtesy to (do something)
have the courtesy to do something
fiction
a polite fiction
courtesy of (someone or something)

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