indecent — not conforming to generally accepted standards of behavior or propriety; offensive to moral sensibilities
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not conforming to generally accepted standards of behavior or propriety; offensive to moral sensibilities
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdiːsənt/
Korean meaning: 품위 없는, 부적절한, 외설적인
Korean pronunciation: 인**디**슨트
Example Sentences
- The comedian's indecent jokes made half the audience walk out.
- My grandmother thinks yoga pants are indecent attire for grocery shopping.
- The billionaire's indecent wealth gap with his employees sparked protests.
indecent
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈdiːsənt//
not conforming to generally accepted standards of behavior or propriety; offensive to moral sensibilities
His indecent joke at the wedding made grandma drop her teacup in shock.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'indecens'에서 유래했습니다. '적절하지 않은'이라는 의미의 'in-(not)' + 'decens(fitting, proper)'의 조합으로, 사회적 기준에 맞지 않는 행동을 나타내게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The comedian's indecent jokes made half the audience walk out.”
“My grandmother thinks yoga pants are indecent attire for grocery shopping.”
“The billionaire's indecent wealth gap with his employees sparked protests.”
“He left the funeral in indecent haste after seeing his ex-wife.”
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