indecorous

Meanings

• Adjective

  Lacking propriety or good taste; improper or unseemly.

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Antonyms

decorous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with indecorous
disheveled , unraveled , decadaveled

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Variants

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indecorous , indecorously , indecorousness , indecorousnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French descorus, from des- 'apart' + corus 'body'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'indecorous' was used in a legal context in the United States in the 1800s to refer to behavior that was not considered proper or respectable.

2. In the world of dance, an 'indecorous' dance is one that goes against the rules or expectations of a particular dance style or tradition.

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Related Concepts

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1. improprieties: Actions or words that go against social norms or etiquette.

2. indelicate: Lacking refinement or tact.

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Culture

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In literature, 'indecorous' has been used to describe characters or situations that go against societal norms or expectations, often for comedic effect. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', Malvolio's obsession with propriety and order is contrasted with the more indecorous behavior of other characters.

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   - To remember 'indecorous', think of someone who is acting 'in-decisive' but in an 'in-discreet' manner.

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