indecent
word
Definition
Describes something that is not proper or acceptable, often because it is rude, offensive, or morally inappropriate.
Usage & Nuances
'Indecent' is formal or semi-formal and often used for behavior, language, or clothing that violates social norms. Common pairings: 'indecent exposure', 'indecent proposal'. Do not confuse with 'immoral' (broader meaning) or 'illegal' (related to law).
Spanish: indecentePortuguese (BR): indecentePortuguese (PT): indecenteChinese (Simplified): 不雅的 - 下流的Chinese (Traditional): 不雅的 - 下流的Hindi: अशिष्ट - अश्लीलArabic: غير لائق - فاحشBengali: অশ্লীল - নির্লজ্জRussian: неприличный - непристойныйJapanese: 下品な - 不適切なVietnamese: khiếm nhã - không đứng đắnKorean: 외설적인 - 부적절한Turkish: müstehcen - edebe aykırıUrdu: بےحیائی - غیر شائستہIndonesian: tidak senonoh - cabul
Example Sentences
Wearing indecent clothes is not allowed at school.
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He was punished for making an indecent gesture.
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His jokes were considered indecent by many people.
basic
The comedian got in trouble for his indecent comments on live TV.
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She walked out of the movie because she thought it was too indecent.
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That was an indecent proposal, and I refused immediately.
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