Indecent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /(ˌ)in-ˈdē-sᵊnt/ in·de·cent

Meaning & Definition of Indecent

Indecent (adjective)

  1. not decent
  2. grossly improper or offensive
  3. unseemly, inappropriate

Indecent (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society

    "paintings of nude figures are artistic, not indecent"

    similar: bawdy, blue, coarse, crude, dirty, filthy, foul, gross, gutter, impure, lascivious, lewd, locker-room, nasty, obscene, pornographic, porny, profane, raunchy, ribald, smutty, stag, trashy, unprintable, vulgar, wanton, X-rated
    related: broad, coarse-grained, gamy, off, off-color, racy, risqué, salacious, salty, suggestive, barnyard, earthy, scatological, immodest, indecorous, indelicate, low, unbecoming, depraved, kinky, louche, naughty, perverse, perverted, wicked, exceptionable, objectionable, unacceptable, undesirable, unwanted, unwelcome, abhorrent, debasing, disgusting, loathsome, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, distasteful, obnoxious, unpleasant, blamable, blameworthy, censurable, reprehensible, atrocious, infamous, abusive, scurrilous, hard-core, soft, soft-core
    opposite: clean, decent, G-rated, nonobscene, wholesome
    near: priggish, prim, prudish, puritanical, staid, straitlaced, Victorian, correct, decorous, genteel, nice, polite, proper, respectable, seemly, innocuous, inoffensive, acceptable, agreeable, desirable, pleasant, pleasing, welcome, appropriate, becoming, fit, meet, suitable, immaculate, perfect, pure, spotless, virginal, approved, endorsed, sanctioned

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Indecent

The most common words with a similar meaning to Indecent:

bawdy, blue, coarse, crude, dirty, filthy, foul, gross, gutter, impure, lascivious, lewd, locker-room, nasty, obscene, pornographic, porny, profane, raunchy, ribald, smutty, stag, trashy, unprintable, vulgar, wanton, X-rated

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Indecent

Words with the opposite meaning of Indecent:

clean, decent, G-rated, nonobscene, wholesome

Related Words for Indecent

broad, coarse-grained, gamy, off, off-color, racy, risqué, salacious, salty, suggestive, barnyard, earthy, scatological, immodest, indecorous, indelicate, low, unbecoming, depraved, kinky, louche, naughty, perverse, perverted, wicked, exceptionable, objectionable, unacceptable, undesirable, unwanted

Near Antonyms of Indecent

priggish, prim, prudish, puritanical, staid, straitlaced, Victorian, correct, decorous, genteel, nice, polite, proper, respectable, seemly, innocuous, inoffensive, acceptable, agreeable, desirable, pleasant, pleasing, welcome, appropriate, becoming, fit, meet, suitable, immaculate, perfect

Word Forms of Indecent

Derived words: indecently (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Indecent

Middle French or Latin; Middle French indécent, from Latin indecent-, indecens, from in- + decent-, decens decent

First known use: circa 1587

Words & Phrases Containing Indecent

indecent assault, indecent exposure

Frequently Asked Questions about Indecent

What does "Indecent" mean?

"Indecent" means not decent. As an adjective, it is defined as: not decent.

What is another word for "Indecent"?

Other words for "Indecent" include bawdy, blue, coarse, crude, dirty, filthy, foul and gross. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Indecent" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Indecent"?

There are 81 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Indecent". Common alternatives include bawdy, blue, coarse, crude, dirty, filthy, foul, gross, gutter and impure.

What is the opposite of "Indecent"?

Antonyms of "Indecent" include clean, decent, G-rated, nonobscene and wholesome. Near antonyms include priggish, prim, prudish and puritanical.

How do you use "Indecent" in a sentence?

Examples of "Indecent" in a sentence: "paintings of nude figures are artistic, not indecent".

Is "Indecent" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Indecent" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Indecent"?

"Indecent" is pronounced /(ˌ)in-ˈdē-sᵊnt/ and divided into syllables as in·de·cent.

What is the origin of the word "Indecent"?

"Indecent" comes from Middle French or Latin; Middle French indécent, from Latin indecent-, indecens, from in- + decent-, decens decent. First known use: circa 1587.