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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin indecens, a combination of in- (not) and decens (fitting, proper). The term originally described behavior or conduct that fails to meet social or moral standards of propriety.
Breakdown
in- (not) + decens (fitting, proper, becoming) = not fitting or proper. The suffix -ent was added in English to form the adjective indecent.
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🔗Collocations
📝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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