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/
Korean meaning: 예의에 어긋나는, 부적절한, 품위가 없는
Korean pronunciation: 인**데**커러스
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
A wedding guest displays indecorous behavior during the sacred ceremony
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His amorous passion made him quite indecorous!
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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.
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“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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