indecorous
/in'dekərəs/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society; lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct. This describes behavior, language, or actions that violate social norms of decency, modesty, or respectability.
Usage
The adjective "indecorous" is formal and is used to criticize actions, remarks, or behavior as improper, unseemly, or in bad taste. It often implies a breach of etiquette or decorum. - It typically modifies nouns like behavior, conduct, remark, language, haste, display. - It is used in contexts discussing social, professional, or formal situations.
Examples
- The guest's loud and indecorous laughter disrupted the solemn ceremony.
- His indecorous comments during the business meeting shocked his colleagues.
- It is considered indecorous to discuss personal finances at the dinner table.
Advanced Usage
- "Indecorous haste": A phrase describing unseemly or inappropriate speed in action, often suggesting a lack of due respect or ceremony.
- The company's indecorous haste to dismiss the long-serving employee damaged its reputation.
Variants and Related Words
- Indecorum (noun): Behavior that is indecorous; a breach of good manners.
- The senator was accused of indecorum for his outburst.
- Decorous (adjective): In keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained. (This is the direct antonym).
- Her decorous demeanor was appreciated at the formal event.
Synonyms
- Unseemly: Not proper or appropriate for the situation.
- Improper: Not in accordance with accepted rules or standards.
- Unbecoming: Not fitting or appropriate; unattractive.
- Indecent (often stronger, with moral connotations): Offending against generally accepted standards of propriety.
Antonyms
- Decorous
- Proper
- Seemly
- Polite
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "A breach of decorum": This is a common phrase synonymous with an act of indecorous behavior.
- Interrupting the speaker was a serious breach of decorum.
Adjective
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not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
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was buried with indecent haste
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indecorous behavior
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language unbecoming to a lady
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unseemly to use profanity
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moved to curb their untoward ribaldry
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lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct
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indecorous behavior
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