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

Voyeurism, possession of indecent images of children and possession of extreme images are among the other charges filed against Young. —CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026

Young has also been charged with voyeurism, possession of indecent images of children and possession of extreme images. —Kara Fox, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026

He was charged during a Brooklyn Criminal Court arraignment with disseminating indecent material to minors, official misconduct by a public servant, and endangering the welfare of a child. —Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026

Mayor Armin Mizani posted a photo on X of what appears to be a commercial sign with the indecent declaration scrawled in all caps. —Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 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