indecent
adjective
in·de·cent
(ˌ)in-ˈdē-sᵊnt 
: not decent: such as
a
: grossly improper or offensive
indecent language
b
: unseemly, inappropriate
he took indecent pleasure in her troubles
indecently
adverb
Examples of indecent in a Sentence
He took indecent pleasure in her troubles.
paintings of nude figures are artistic, not indecent
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The duo was charged with performing an indecent act in a public place.
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Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Morris, 64, entered guilty pleas to five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child in an Osage County courtroom.
—Nolan Clay, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
In Osage County District Court on Thursday, Morris, 64, admitted to five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Implying that my body was indecent.
—Helen Molesworth, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
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Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Morris, 64, entered guilty pleas to five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child in an Osage County courtroom.
—Nolan Clay, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
In Osage County District Court on Thursday, Morris, 64, admitted to five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Implying that my body was indecent.
—Helen Molesworth, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for indecent
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“Indecent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indecent. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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indecent
adjective
in·de·cent
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indecently
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