indecorous (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdekərəs/

Definition

Lacking propriety or good taste; failing to conform to accepted standards of polite behavior.

Examples

• The politician's indecorous outburst during the debate shocked the audience.

• It was deemed indecorous for the students to laugh during the serious lecture.

• She felt that asking about his salary at their first meeting was rather indecorous.

Synonyms of indecorous

Words with a similar meaning to indecorous:

• rude
• improper
• unseemly
• indecorous

Antonyms of indecorous

Words with the opposite meaning to indecorous:

• decorous
• proper

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