Indecorous
/ɪnˈdɛkərəs/
Definitions
- (adj.) Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper or unseemly.
His indecorous behavior at the formal dinner shocked the guests.
Forms
- indecorously
- indecorousness
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Commentary
Often used to describe behavior violating social norms of politeness; useful in formal or legal contexts involving codes of conduct.
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