Indecorous — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /(ˌ)in-ˈde-k(ə-)rəs/ in·de·co·rous

Meaning & Definition of Indecorous

Indecorous (adjective)

  1. not decorous, conflicting with accepted standards of good conduct or good taste

Indecorous (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation

    "an indecorous joke for a solemn moment in the marriage ceremony"

    similar: amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, inept, infelicitous, malapropos, perverse, unapt, unbecoming, unfit, unhappy, unseemly, unsuitable, untoward, wrong, out of place, out of the way
    related: inopportune, unfortunate, unseasonable, untimely, extraneous, immaterial, inapplicable, irrelative, irrelevant, misbecoming, mismatched, incompatible, inconsistent, uncongenial, bad, naughty, sinful, blamable, blameworthy, censurable, banned, barred, disallowed, forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed, awkward, gauche, ungraceful, unacceptable, unsatisfactory
    opposite: appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit, fitting, genteel, happy, meet, proper, right, seemly, suitable
    near: fortunate, opportune, seasonable, timely, applicable, apposite, apropos, apt, germane, material, pat, pointed, relative, relevant, compatible, congenial, harmonious, allowed, authorized, permitted, approved, endorsed, kosher, licensed, sanctioned, abetted, encouraged, promoted, supported, acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, fine, OK, passable, respectable, satisfactory, tolerable, commendable, creditable, exemplary, blameless, irreproachable, balanced, companionate, congruous, consonant

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Indecorous

The most common words with a similar meaning to Indecorous:

amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, inept, infelicitous, malapropos, perverse, unapt, unbecoming, unfit, unhappy, unseemly, unsuitable, untoward, wrong, out of place, out of the way

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Indecorous

Words with the opposite meaning of Indecorous:

appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit, fitting, genteel, happy, meet, proper, right, seemly, suitable

Related Words for Indecorous

inopportune, unfortunate, unseasonable, untimely, extraneous, immaterial, inapplicable, irrelative, irrelevant, misbecoming, mismatched, incompatible, inconsistent, uncongenial, bad, naughty, sinful, blamable, blameworthy, censurable, banned, barred, disallowed, forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed, awkward, gauche

Near Antonyms of Indecorous

fortunate, opportune, seasonable, timely, applicable, apposite, apropos, apt, germane, material, pat, pointed, relative, relevant, compatible, congenial, harmonious, allowed, authorized, permitted, approved, endorsed, kosher, licensed, sanctioned, abetted, encouraged, promoted, supported, acceptable

Word Forms of Indecorous

Derived words: indecorously (adverb), indecorousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Indecorous

Latin indecorus, from in- + decorus decorous

First known use: 1668

Frequently Asked Questions about Indecorous

What does "Indecorous" mean?

"Indecorous" means not decorous, conflicting with accepted standards of good conduct or good taste. As an adjective, it is defined as: not decorous, conflicting with accepted standards of good conduct or good taste.

What is another word for "Indecorous"?

Other words for "Indecorous" include amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous and incorrect. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Indecorous" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Indecorous"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Indecorous". Common alternatives include amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, incorrect, inept and infelicitous.

What is the opposite of "Indecorous"?

Antonyms of "Indecorous" include appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit and fitting. Near antonyms include fortunate, opportune, seasonable and timely.

How do you use "Indecorous" in a sentence?

Examples of "Indecorous" in a sentence: "an indecorous joke for a solemn moment in the marriage ceremony".

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

"Indecorous" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Indecorous"?

"Indecorous" is pronounced /(ˌ)in-ˈde-k(ə-)rəs/ and divided into syllables as in·de·co·rous.

What is the origin of the word "Indecorous"?

"Indecorous" comes from Latin indecorus, from in- + decorus decorous. First known use: 1668.