indecorous

American  

[in-dek-er-uhs, in-di-kawr-uhs, -kohr-] / ɪnˈdɛk ər əs, ˌɪn dɪˈkɔr əs, -ˈkoʊr- /

adjective

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

   Synonyms:

   inappropriate, improper, indecent

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indecorous British  

/ ɪnˈdɛkərəs /

adjective

1. improper or ungraceful; unseemly

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Other Word Forms

• indecorously adverb
• indecorousness noun

Etymology

Origin of indecorous

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

Example Sentences

I couldn’t change until the others were already in bed because Ba thought it indecorous for anyone to see me in my nightclothes.

From Literature

Ishido comes up with procedural reasons to delay their departure, or at least he tries to, largely based on Mariko’s own shockingly indecorous behavior in court.

From New York Times

Others criticized Sargent’s painting as overly stylized and indecorous.

From New York Times

The reprimand noted Quinn deactivated his Facebook account when he learned of the board’s investigation and admitted his actions were “imprudent, indecorous and contrary to the spirit of the Canons.”

From Washington Times

So the state once celebrated for Davy Crockett’s bravery now fears a cartoon mouse exposing teens to indecorous language.

From Washington Post