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indecent

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɪnˈdisənt// UK //ˌɪndˈiːsənt// in·de·cent

adj. offensive or shocking because it breaks rules about what is proper, especially regarding sex or the body. It can also describe something that is very inappropriate or rude.

adj. offending against generally accepted standards of propriety or morality, particularly in sexual matters. Often used in legal contexts to describe behavior or materials that violate public decency laws.


SIMPLE

The movie was banned for its indecent content.

CONTEXTUAL

The judge ruled that the public display was indecent and ordered the gallery to remove it immediately.

COMPLEX

While the lyrics were considered indecent by conservative groups, the artist argued they were a necessary reflection of the harsh realities found in urban environments.

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Origin

From in- + decent.

Usage

Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'be', 'seem', or 'become', or attributively before a noun.

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