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Definition of indecent - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
morally offensivenot conforming to accepted standards of morality
- The movie was banned for its indecent content..
2.
sexually improperoffensive to public decency, especially in a sexual way
- He was fined for making an indecent gesture..
3.
mediaTECH. unacceptable for public broadcasting but not legally obsceneTECH.
- The indecent content was removed from the radio show.
Expressions with indecent
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suggestion that is sexually inappropriate
He made an indecent proposal to his colleague, which was reported to HR.
act of exposing one's genitals in public
He was arrested for indecent exposure at the park..
suggest something morally wrong, often sexual, to someone
He tried to make an indecent proposal to her.
in a way that is too quick and not proper
They made the decision with indecent haste.
unwanted sexual contact without intercourse
He was charged with indecent assault after the incident.
Origin of indecent
Latin, in (not) + decens (becoming)
Terms with indecent included in their meaning
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obscene
morally unclean or indecent
humor
joke with indecent content
indecent
not conforming to accepted standards or rules
sexually explicit
relating to sex in an indecent, offensive way
language
offensive or indecent word or phrase
tacky
lacking good taste or class, often showy or indecent
language
offensive or indecent language
act
improper or indecent act or behavior
indecent manner
in a manner not conforming to the norms of decency
risqué
slightly indecent or suggestive of sexual impropriety
behavior
slightly indecent or improper
content
slightly indecent or risqué
risqué
mildly indecent or suggestive
indecent implication
implying something improper or indecent
indecent
not conforming to accepted standards of decency
indecent
making explicit reference to sex or bodily functions
indecent exposure
person who exposes themselves in public
indecent exposure
person who exposes genitals in public
behavior
indecent or improper, especially regarding sexual propriety
social etiquette
showing poor tact, rude or indecent in conduct or talk
mildly inappropriate
slightly indecent or risqué
morality
obscene or indecent
legal
extremely indecent or offensive behavior
humor
most humorously indecent or vulgar
Examples of indecent in a sentence
The book was criticized for its indecent language. The comedian was criticized for his indecent jokes. She was shocked by the indecent proposal. The film was deemed indecent for television. Indecent images were flagged by the censors.
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- French:indécent, inapproprié, ...
- German:unanständig, obszön, ...
- Italian:osceno, ...
- Spanish:indecente, inmoral, ...
- Portuguese:imoral, obsceno, ...
- Chinese:不道德的, 猥亵的, ...
- Japanese:不道徳な, わいせつな, ...
- Arabic:غَيْر لائِق, مُخِلّ بِالآداب, ...
- Hebrew:מְגוּנֶה, בִּלְתִּי צָנוּעַ, ...
- Russian:непристойный, нецензурный, ...
- Ukrainian:непристойний, нецензурний, ...
- Hindi:अनैतिक, अशिष्ट, ...
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