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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishNot decent — improper, immodest, or offensive by common standards.
Common pairings
indecent exposure
indecent behaviour
grossly indecent
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more indecent
- Superlative
- most indecent
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He was arrested for _____ exposure.
Etymology
From in- ("not") plus decent.
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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.
