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indecent

/ɪnˈdiː.sənt/

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adjective

/ɪnˈdiː.sənt/B2formal
  • ruОписывает что-то оскорбительное, неприличное или противоречащее принятым нормам морали и приличия.

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.

    ruНеприличный

    • 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.

    Synonymsbawdycoarsecrudeimmodestimproperindecorousindelicatelewdobsceneoffensiveshamelesssuggestiveunseemlyvulgar

    Antonymsdecentproperrespectableseemly

  2. Sexually offensiveB2formal

    Offensive to good taste, especially in sexual matters.

    ruНепристойный

    • 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.

    Synonymsbawdydirtyfilthyimmodestindelicatelewdobscenepornographicsalacioussmuttyunseemlyvulgar

    Antonymschastedecentmodestproperpurevirtuous

  3. Morally unacceptableC1formal

    Offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance.

    ruНепристойный

    • 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.

    Synonymscrudeimmodestimmoralimproperlasciviouslewdlicentiousobsceneshamelessunseemlyvulgarwanton

    Antonymschastedecentmodestproperseemly

Forms
  • more indecent comparative form
  • most indecent superlative form
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