indecorous

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

/ ɪnˈdɛk ər əs, ˌɪn dɪˈkɔr əs, -ˈkoʊr- /

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adjective

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

OTHER WORDS FOR indecorous

indecent, improper, inappropriate.

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Origin of indecorous

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

OTHER WORDS FROM indecorous

in·dec·o·rous·ly, adverbin·dec·o·rous·ness, noun

Words nearby indecorous

indecisive, indecisiveness, indecl., indeclinable, indecomposable, indecorous, indecorum, indeed, in deep, indef., indefatigable

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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?
Get Over It, Judge|Andrew Cohen|March 10, 2010|DAILY BEAST
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 Hunt
He dipped under the iron rail, and crossed the row at a run; an indecorous proceeding; he could not help it.
Rhoda Fleming, Complete|George Meredith
At the city concert, also, Alderman Wood displayed his indecorous conduct.
Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume II (of 2)|Lady Anne Hamilton

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

indecorous

/ (ɪnˈdɛkərəs) /

adjective

improper or ungraceful; unseemly

Derived forms of indecorous

indecorously, adverbindecorousness, noun

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