2519. It is mean. A man of high moral standing would rather treat an offense with contempt, than show his indignation by an oath.
2520. It is vulgar: altogether too low for a decent man.
2521. It is cowardly: implying a fear of either not being believed or obeyed.
2522. It is ungentlemanly. A gentleman, according to Webster, is a genteel man—well-bred, refined.
2523. It is indecent: offensive to delicacy, and extremely unfit for human ears.