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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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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.
INDECENT definition: 1. morally offensive, especially in a sexual way: 2. not suitable or correct for a situation: 3…. Learn more.
Indecent definition: offending against generally accepted standards of propriety or good taste; improper; vulgar. See examples of INDECENT used in a sentence.
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.
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.
/ɪnˈdiːsnt/ (disapproving) (of behaviour, talk, etc.) thought to be morally offensive, especially because it involves sex or wearing no clothes. indecent conduct/photos. He made an indecent suggestion to my wife. It is considered indecent for couples to be seen to be intimate in public. compare decent Topics Personal qualities c2.
Indecent definition: Offensive to accepted standards of decency or modesty; lewd or vulgar.
INDECENT definition: 1. showing or consisting of sexual behaviour, language, etc that is unacceptable to most people…. Learn more.
Definitions of 'indecent' 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. [...] More.
adj. 1. Offensive to accepted standards of decency or modesty; lewd or vulgar: found the movie to be indecent. 2. Not appropriate or becoming; unseemly: bought up distressed properties with indecent enthusiasm. See Synonyms at unseemly. in·de′cent·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
