indecorousness

/in'dekərəsnis/

Thân thiện

A guest's indecorousness disrupted the formal dinner.

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

Học thuật

Noun

1. a lack of decorum

Từ đồng nghĩa

• indecorum