adj Uncommon

indecent

ihn-DEESNT

Indecent (adj) means Offensive to accepted standards of modesty or good taste. Example: “He was arrested for indecent exposure.”

adj

Offensive to accepted standards of modesty or good taste.

"He was arrested for indecent exposure."

"The comedian's jokes were considered indecent for daytime television."

How to use indecent

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot decent — improper, immodest, or offensive by common standards.

Common pairings

indecent exposure indecent behaviour grossly indecent

Word forms

more indecent comparative, most indecent superlative

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Etymology

From in- ("not") plus decent.

Rhymes for indecent

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Frequently asked questions

What does “indecent” mean?

The word “indecent” means offensive to accepted standards of modesty or good taste. In plain terms, not decent — improper, immodest, or offensive by common standards.

How do you pronounce “indecent”?

“Indecent” is pronounced ihn-DEESNT (/ɪnˈdiːs(ə)nt/ in IPA).

How do you use “indecent” in a sentence?

Here is “indecent” used in a sentence: “He was arrested for indecent exposure.”

What part of speech is “indecent”?

“Indecent” is an adjective.

Is “indecent” a common word?

“Indecent” is an uncommon word in modern English.