indecent

adjective
UK: /ɪnˈdiːsnt/
US: /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

  1. Behavior or language that is offensive and not appropriate, especially sexually suggestive.

    1. His indecent jokes made everyone uncomfortable at the party.
    2. The comedian's routine was filled with indecent language and gestures.

  2. Not acceptable according to moral standards or principles; shocking.

    1. It is indecent to speak ill of someone who has passed away.
    2. The newspaper refused to publish the indecent photos from the crime scene.

Synonyms

offensive improper vulgar obscene lewd immoral outrageous shocking

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "indecent" in English means: Behavior or language that is offensive and not appropriate, especially sexually suggestive., Not acceptable according to moral standards or principles; shocking..

The phonetic transcription of "indecent" is /ɪnˈdiːsnt/ in British English and /ɪnˈdiːsənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "indecent": offensive, improper, vulgar, obscene, lewd, immoral, outrageous, shocking.

Example usage of "indecent": "His indecent jokes made everyone uncomfortable at the party.". More examples on the page.