ungebührlich — meaning in English
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English meaning
- insolent adjective Rude and disrespectful, especially in a bold or arrogant way, particularly toward authority.
- licentious adj Behaving with no self-control, especially in sexual matters, and ignoring normal standards.
- tawdry adj Cheap-looking and showy; gaudy in a low-quality way.
- unbecoming adj Not flattering or attractive.
Senses
ungebührlich is used for these senses in English:
- ill-mannered Having bad manners; impolite.
- insolent Rude.
- licentious Disregarding accepted rules.
- tawdry (of character, behavior, situations, etc.) Unseemly, base, mean-spirited, shameful.
- unbecoming Not in keeping with the expected standards of one's position.
licentious — full definition
- adj Behaving with no self-control, especially in sexual matters, and ignoring normal standards.
- adj Ignoring rules that are generally accepted.
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