Antonyms for in decorous


Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-dek-er-uhs, in-di-kawr-uhs, -kohr-
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈdɛk ər əs, ˌɪn dɪˈkɔr əs, -ˈkoʊr-


Definition of in decorous

Origin :
  • 1670s, from Latin indecorus "unbecoming, unseemly, unsightly," from in- "not, opposite of, without" (see in- (1)) + decorus "becoming, fitting, seemly, proper" (see decorous). Related: Indecorously; indecorousness.
  • As in improper : adj vulgar, immoral
  • As in inappropriate : adj not proper, suitable
  • As in indecent : adj obscene, vulgar; offensive
  • As in indelicate : adj obscene, vulgar
  • As in nasty : adj indecent, smutty
  • As in naughty : adj bad, misbehaved
  • As in objectionable : adj not nice; unpleasant
  • As in ribald : adj vulgar, obscene
  • As in risqué : adj improper, referring to sex
  • As in rough : adj rude, impolite
  • As in bawdy : adj vulgar, dirty
  • As in tasteless : adj cheap, vulgar
  • As in unbecoming : adj improper, unsuitable
  • As in undue : adj excessive, unnecessary
  • As in ungodly : adj not accepting a religious doctrine; impious
  • As in unseemly : adj improper; in bad taste
  • As in untoward : adj improper; not suitable
  • As in vulgar : adj rude, offensive
  • As in wrong : adj inappropriate, not suitable
  • As in indecorous : adj coarse
  • As in uncalled-for : adj unjustified
  • As in unbefitting : adj improper
  • As in facetious : adj tongue-in-cheek, kidding
  • As in graceless : adj clumsy, unsophisticated
  • As in impolite : adj having bad manners

Synonyms for in decorous

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