indecorous Definition
- 1not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper
- 2not decorous; violating good taste; unseemly
Using indecorous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "indecorous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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His indecorous behavior at the party embarrassed his wife.
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The politician's indecorous comments caused a scandal.
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The teacher reprimanded the student for his indecorous language in class.
indecorous Synonyms and Antonyms
Origins of indecorous
from Latin 'indecorus', from 'in-' (not) + 'decorus' (seemly)
Summary: indecorous in Brief
The term 'indecorous' [inˈdek(ə)rəs] refers to something that is not in keeping with good taste and propriety, or that violates good taste and is unseemly. It is often used to describe behavior or language that is inappropriate or embarrassing, as in 'His indecorous behavior at the party embarrassed his wife.' 'Indecorous' is an adjective that has synonyms like 'improper' and 'unseemly,' and antonyms like 'decorous' and 'proper.'
