indecorous

• Beschreibt Verhalten oder Erscheinung, die nicht dem guten Geschmack und den Anstandsregeln entsprechen; unpassend oder unschicklich.

Describes behavior or appearance that is not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.

1. Lacking proprietyC1formal

   Not showing proper manners or good taste in behavior or conduct.

   Unanständig

   • His indecorous laughter during the ceremony offended many guests.
   • She considered his loud comments at the dinner table indecorous.
   • The politician's indecorous remarks were widely criticized.

   Synonymeill-manneredimproperindelicateunbecomingunseemlyvulgar

   Antonymeappropriatedecorousfittingproperseemlysuitable

2. Improper or unseemlyC1formal

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

   Ungehörig

   • Wearing casual clothes to a formal wedding is considered indecorous.
   • It would be indecorous to discuss such private matters in public.
   • His indecorous behavior at the funeral shocked everyone present.

   Synonymecrudegaucheimpertinentimpoliteimproperindecentrudeunbecomingunladylikeunmannerlyunseemlyvulgar

   Antonymedecorousfittingproperseemly