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

Court documents report the indecent liberties charge is related to an incident in July 2023, and the secrete peeping charges are related to evidence from April 2025. —Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026

Phillip Young, who remains in custody, was also charged with voyeurism, possession of indecent images of children and possession of extreme images, CBS News' partner network BBC News reported. —CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025

Campbell was charged with one count of first-degree rape and one count of lewd or indecent acts to a child under 16, according to the charging document. —Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 17 Dec. 2025

Brigham has been charged with first-degree burglary, statutory rape of a child by an adult, and indecent liberties with a child. —Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025

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