 indecorous |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society | |
| Synonyms: | indecent untoward unseemly uncomely unbecoming | |
| Examples: | "was buried with indecent haste" "indecorous behavior" "language unbecoming to a lady" "unseemly to use profanity" "moved to curb their untoward ribaldry" |
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| Related terms: | improper | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct | |
| Synonyms: | indelicate | |
| Examples: | "indecorous behavior" |
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| Related terms: | decorous indecent improper | |
| Similar spelling: |
indecorously in_due_course indecorum indexer indecency |
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