indecorous
not decorous; violating generally accepted standards of good taste or propriety; unseemly.
Origin of indecorous
1Other words for indecorous
Other words from indecorous
- in·dec·o·rous·ly, adverb
- in·dec·o·rous·ness, noun
Words Nearby indecorous
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How to use indecorous in a sentence
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.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William HuntHe dipped under the iron rail, and crossed the row at a run; an indecorous proceeding; he could not help it.
Rhoda Fleming, Complete | George MeredithAt 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.
A Treatise on Domestic Economy | Catherine Esther Beecher
This method of keeping grounds is comparatively inexpensive, therefore it is indecorous.
The Theory of the Leisure Class | Thorstein Veblen
British Dictionary definitions for indecorous
/ (ɪnˈdɛkərəs) /
improper or ungraceful; unseemly
Derived forms of indecorous
- indecorously, adverb
- indecorousness, noun
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