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indecent

/I/n'd/i/s/@/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters

    adj.all

    Examples
    An earthy but not indecent story.
    An indecent gesture.
    Antonyms decent

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Not decent; unfit to be seen or heard; offensive to modesty and delicacy; as, <i>indecent</i> language.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

    adj.all

    Examples
    Was buried with indecent haste.
    Synonyms indecorous unbecoming uncomely unseemly untoward

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance

    adj.all

    Examples
    A bathing suit considered indecent by local standards.
    Synonyms immodest

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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