Definition of 'indecent'

Adjective

1. not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society; "was buried with indecent haste"; "indecorous behavior"; "language unbecoming to a lady"; "unseemly to use profanity"; "moved to curb their untoward ribaldry"
      Synonyms: indecorous unbecoming uncomely unseemly untoward
2. offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters; "an earthy but not indecent story"; "an indecent gesture"
      Antonyms: decent
3. offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance; "a bathing suit considered indecent by local standards"

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