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indecent

in·de·cent

UK/ɪnˈdiːs(ə)nt/ US/ɪnˈdi.sənt/ fairly common

adjective

1.

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

  • “was buried with indecent haste”
  • “indecorous behavior”
  • “language unbecoming to a lady”
  • “unseemly to use profanity”
  • “moved to curb their untoward ribaldry”
2.

offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters

  • “an earthy but not indecent story”
  • “an indecent gesture”
3.

offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance

  • “a bathing suit considered indecent by local standards”
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Origin

From in- + decent.

Phrases

  • indecent assault
  • indecent exposure
  • indecent liberty

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