appearance (in the eyes of society); decency
彼は世間体を気にしすぎた。
He cared too much about public appearances.
会社は世間体を保つため、必死だった。
The company was desperate to maintain its public image.
親は世間体が悪いと心配し、娘に結婚式を挙げさせた。
The parents worried about appearances and made their daughter hold a wedding ceremony.