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View synonyms for indecorous

indecorous

[ in-dek-er-uhs, in-di-kawr-uhs, -kohr- ]

adjective

  1. not decorous; violating generally accepted standards of good taste or propriety; unseemly.

    Synonyms: inappropriate, improper, indecent



indecorous

/ ɪnˈdɛkərəs /

adjective

  1. improper or ungraceful; unseemly


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Derived Forms

  • inˈdecorously, adverb
  • inˈdecorousness, noun

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Other Words From

  • in·deco·rous·ly adverb
  • in·deco·rous·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of indecorous1

From the Latin word indecōrus, dating back to 1670–80. See in- 3, decorous

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Example Sentences

Why, because of some self-styled need for decorum in a decidedly indecorous forum and venue?

His want of tact and his indecorous conduct rendered his victory fruitless, and he was recalled in 1772.

He dipped under the iron rail, and crossed the row at a run; an indecorous proceeding; he could not help it.

At the city concert, also, Alderman Wood displayed his indecorous conduct.

All indecorous words or deportment, should be carefully restrained; and delicacy and reserve studiously cherished.

This method of keeping grounds is comparatively inexpensive, therefore it is indecorous.

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