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- Dictionaryin·de·cent/ˌinˈdēs(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. not conforming with generally accepted standards of behavior or propriety; obscene: "the film was grossly indecent" Similar Opposite
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indecent adjective (NOT SUITABLE) not suitable or correct for a situation: indecent haste The governor left his residence with almost indecent haste following his resignation. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Unsuitable and unacceptable. amiss.
in· de· cent (ˌ)in-ˈdē-sᵊnt. Synonyms of indecent. : not decent: such as. a. : grossly improper or offensive. indecent language. b. : unseemly, inappropriate. he took indecent pleasure in her troubles. indecently adverb. Synonyms. bawdy. blue. coarse. crude. dirty. filthy. foul. gross. gutter. impure. lascivious. lewd. locker-room. nasty. obscene.
Indecent describes things that are not decent — the prefix -in often means “not,” like how independent means “not dependent.” Decent things are morally sound, so indecent things are offensive.
Indecent definition: offending against generally accepted standards of propriety or good taste; improper; vulgar. See examples of INDECENT used in a sentence.
indecent - not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society; "was buried with indecent haste"; "indecorous behavior"; "language unbecoming to a lady"; "unseemly to use profanity"; "moved to curb their untoward ribaldry"
If you describe the speed or amount of something as indecent, you are indicating, often in a humorous way, that it is much quicker or larger than is usual or desirable. The opposition says the legislation was drafted with indecent haste. Synonyms: unbecoming, unsuitable, vulgar, improper More Synonyms of indecent.
Definition of indecent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
INDECENT definition: 1. showing or consisting of sexual behaviour, language, etc that is unacceptable to most people…. Learn more.
Indecent definition: Offensive to accepted standards of decency or modesty; lewd or vulgar.
1. If you describe something as indecent, you mean that it is shocking and offensive, usually because it relates to sex or nakedness. [...] 2. If you describe the speed or amount of something as indecent, you are indicating, often in a humorous way, that it is much quicker or larger than is usual or desirable. [...]
