indecorum

• Nom désignant un manque de bienséance ou de bonnes manières, ou un acte considéré comme inconvenant, déplacé ou excessivement familier.

A noun referring to a lack of proper behavior, manners, or propriety, or an act that is considered inappropriate or overly familiar.

1. Lack of proper behaviorC1formal

   Behavior that is not socially acceptable or proper; a violation of good manners.

   Manque de bienséance

   • His loud laughter during the ceremony was an act of indecorum.
   • The politician's indecorum shocked the audience.
   • She was criticized for her indecorum at the formal dinner.

   Synonymesdiscourtesyimpolitenessimproprietyincivilityindiscretionrudeness

   Antonymescivilitydecorumetiquettepropriety

2. Undue intimacyC2formal

   An act of inappropriate closeness or familiarity, especially in a formal or professional setting.

   Familiarité inconvenante

   • The manager's indecorum with a subordinate led to a complaint.
   • He was accused of indecorum for touching her arm during the interview.
   • Such indecorum is unacceptable in a workplace environment.

   Synonymesfamiliarityimproprietyliberty

   Antonymesdecorumpropriety