indecorous

[ in-dek-er-uhs, in-di-kawr-uhs, -kohr- ]
/ ɪnˈdɛk ər əs, ˌɪn dɪˈkɔr əs, -ˈkoʊr- /
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adjective

not decorous; violating generally accepted standards of good taste or propriety; unseemly.

Origin of indecorous

From the Latin word indecōrus, dating back to 1670–80. See in-3, decorous

OTHER WORDS FROM indecorous

in·dec·o·rous·ly, adverb in·dec·o·rous·ness, noun

Words nearby indecorous

indecision, indecisive, indecl., indeclinable, indecomposable, indecorous, indecorum, indeed, indef., indefatigable, indefeasible

Words related to indecorous

improper, indecent, rude, uncouth, vulgar

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British Dictionary definitions for indecorous

indecorous
/ (ɪnˈdɛkərəs) /

adjective

improper or ungraceful; unseemly

Derived forms of indecorous

indecorously, adverb indecorousness, noun