in·de·co·rum
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Definition of indecorum
1
: something that is indecorous
2
: lack of decorum : impropriety
Synonyms & Antonyms for indecorum
Synonyms
- impropriety,
- inappropriateness,
- incorrectness,
- indecency,
- indecorousness,
- indelicateness,
- unbecomingness,
- unfitness,
- unseemliness,
- untowardness
Antonyms
- appropriateness,
- correctness,
- decency,
- decorousness,
- decorum,
- fitness,
- properness,
- propriety,
- rightness,
- seemliness,
- suitability,
- suitableness
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“Indecorum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indecorum. Accessed 7 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of indecorum was in 1575
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