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INDECOROUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct

Example:

indecorous behavior

Synonyms:

indecorous; indelicate

Classified under:

Adjectives

Also:

indecent (offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters)

improper (not suitable or right or appropriate)

Antonym:

decorous (characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct)

Derivation:

indecorousness (a lack of decorum)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

Example:

moved to curb their untoward ribaldry

Synonyms:

indecent; indecorous; unbecoming; uncomely; unseemly; untoward

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

improper (not suitable or right or appropriate)

Derivation:

indecorousness (a lack of decorum)

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