indecorum

/,indi'kɔ:rəm/
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indecorum

A guest's indecorum at the formal dinner caused a stir.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A lack of decorum; improper, unbecoming, or indecent behavior or speech: The state or quality of failing to observe the accepted standards of good taste, modesty, or propriety in conduct or appearance.
    • An act of undue intimacy; a specific instance of indecent or overly familiar behavior: A particular action or gesture that violates social norms of respectability or modesty.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The diplomat was criticized for his indecorum during the formal state dinner.
    • Laughing loudly in the library is considered an indecorum.
    • Her indecorum shocked the conservative gathering.
Advanced Usage

  • "Guilty of indecorum": Formally accused or responsible for improper behavior.

    • The member of parliament was found guilty of indecorum for his outburst in the chamber.

  • "A breach of decorum/indecorum": A violation of the rules of polite society. (Note: While "breach of decorum" is more common, "indecorum" itself encapsulates the breach.)

    • The judge warned the attorney that any further indecorum would result in contempt charges.
Variants and Related Words

  • Indecorous (adj): Lacking propriety or good taste; unbecoming.

    • His indecorous comments were widely condemned.

  • Decorum (n): Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; etiquette. (This is the direct antonym.)

    • Maintaining decorum is essential in a court of law.
Synonyms
  • Impropriety: Failure to observe standards of behavior.
  • Unseemliness: The quality of being improper or inappropriate.
  • Indecency: Behavior or language offensive to accepted standards of decency.
Antonyms
  • Decorum: Propriety and good taste in behavior or appearance.
  • Propriety: Conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behavior.
  • Seemliness: The quality of being fitting or appropriate.
Related Idioms/Phrases
  • "Commit an indecorum": To perform a specific act that is improper. (This is a formal/literary phrasing.)
    • In his rage, he committed several indecorums that he later regretted.
indecorum

A guest's indecorum at the formal dinner caused a stir.

Noun
  1. an act of undue intimacy
  2. a lack of decorum

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