indecent

adjective

in·​de·​cent (ˌ)in-ˈdē-sᵊnt 

: not decent: such as

a

: grossly improper or offensive

indecent language/humor

indecent photos

b

: unseemly, inappropriate

He took indecent pleasure in their troubles.

indecently adverb

Synonyms of indecent

• obscene
• pornographic
• vulgar
• foul
• nasty

Examples of indecent in a Sentence

He took indecent pleasure in her troubles.

paintings of nude figures are artistic, not indecent

Recent Examples on the Web

There Lizzie threw parties for the actress Nance O’Neil and her theater company, which Emma thought were indecent. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

He has also been charged with two counts of indecent acts on a minor. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

The 65-year-old Morris has since pleaded guilty to criminal charges of indecent conduct with a child. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

Robert Morris pleaded guilty in October 2025 in Osage County, Oklahoma, to five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child. — Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle French or Latin; Middle French indécent, from Latin indecent-, indecens, from in- + decent-, decens decent

First Known Use

circa 1587, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing indecent

• indecent assault
• indecent exposure

Rhymes for indecent

• decent
• puissant
• recent

Kids Definition

indecent

adjective

in·​de·​cent (ˈ)in-ˈdēs-ənt 

: not decent or proper : coarse, vulgar

indecent language

indecently adverb