indecorous — not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper or unseemly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper or unseemly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdekərəs/
Example Sentences
- The professor found it indecorous that students were eating pizza during his philosophy lecture.
- Her indecorous laughter during the solemn ceremony offended many attendees.
- It was considered indecorous for the CEO to wear flip-flops to the board meeting.
indecorous
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈdekərəs/]
not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper or unseemly
His indecorous burp at the royal banquet made every noble gasp in horror.
His amorous passion made him quite indecorous!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'indecorus' meaning 'unbecoming' or 'unseemly,' composed of the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'decorus' (becoming, proper), which itself derives from 'decor' meaning ornament or propriety.
Breakdown
in- (not) + decor (proper, becoming) + -ous (adjective suffix) = indecorous
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The professor found it indecorous that students were eating pizza during his philosophy lecture.”
“Her indecorous laughter during the solemn ceremony offended many attendees.”
“It was considered indecorous for the CEO to wear flip-flops to the board meeting.”
“The diplomat's indecorous comments about the host country created an international incident.”
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