indecorous
[in-dek-er-uhs, in-di-kawr-uhs, -kohr-]
- not decorous; violating generally accepted standards of good taste or propriety; unseemly.
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Historical Examples of indecorous
To make such a fuss, also, about your religion seemed to her indecorous and absurd.
The Coryston FamilyMrs. Humphry Ward
This would be a sheer abuse of power, sire; it would be indecorous and unseemly.
Louise de la ValliereAlexandre Dumas, Pere
We cannot follow them and listen to their conversation—that would be indecorous.
The Youth of JeffersonJ. E. Cooke.
What I reprove you for, is the indecorous and uncleanly; and these, I trust, you will abolish.
Imaginary Conversations and PoemsWalter Savage Landor
They abound in choice phrases and so are in effect content to smooth over the commonplace with a not indecorous make-up.
indecorous
- improper or ungraceful; unseemly
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