indecent

• Beschreibt etwas, das gegen die guten Sitten oder den Anstand verstößt, unanständig, obszön oder schamlos ist.

Describes something that is offensive, improper, or against accepted standards of morality or modesty.

1. Improper or offensiveB2formal

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

   Unanständig

   • His indecent behavior at the formal dinner shocked everyone.
   • The comedian's jokes were considered indecent by many audience members.
   • She was fired for making indecent remarks to her colleagues.

   Synonymebawdycoarsecrudeimmodestimproperindecorousindelicatelewdobsceneoffensiveshamelesssuggestiveunseemlyvulgar

   Antonymedecentproperrespectableseemly

2. Sexually offensiveB2formal

   Offensive to good taste, especially in sexual matters.

   Unanständig

   • The film was banned for containing indecent scenes.
   • He was arrested for indecent exposure in a public park.
   • The magazine was criticized for its indecent photographs.

   Synonymebawdydirtyfilthyimmodestindelicatelewdobscenepornographicsalacioussmuttyunseemlyvulgar

   Antonymechastedecentmodestproperpurevirtuous

3. Morally unacceptableC1formal

   Offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance.

   Unanständig

   • The court found him guilty of indecent assault.
   • Wearing such revealing clothing was considered indecent in that conservative community.
   • The law prohibits any indecent behavior in public spaces.

   Synonymecrudeimmodestimmoralimproperlasciviouslewdlicentiousobsceneshamelessunseemlyvulgarwanton

   Antonymechastedecentmodestproperseemly