indecorousness
/in'dekərəsnis/
Definition
Noun: - A lack of decorum: The quality or state of being indecorous; behavior or appearance that violates accepted standards of propriety, good taste, or modesty.
Usage
"Indecorousness" is a formal noun used to describe improper, unseemly, or inappropriate conduct or appearance. It refers to a failure to observe the conventional social rules of polite behavior.
Examples
- The committee reprimanded the ambassador for the indecorousness of his public remarks.
- There was a notable indecorousness in the way the guests behaved at the formal dinner.
- Her indecorousness at the solemn ceremony shocked the attendees.
Advanced Usage
- "An air of indecorousness": A general impression or atmosphere of impropriety.
- The scandal cast an air of indecorousness over the entire administration.
Variants and Related Words
- Indecorous (adj): Lacking propriety or good taste; unseemly.
- His indecorous laughter during the speech was inappropriate.
- Indecorum (n): Another term for indecorous behavior; a breach of etiquette.
- The judge warned the lawyer against any further indecorum in the courtroom.
Synonyms
- Impropriety
- Unseemliness
- Indecorum
- Bad taste
- Inappropriateness
Antonyms
- Decorousness
- Propriety
- Decorum
- Seemliness
- Gentility
Noun
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a lack of decorum
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