as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
an indecorous joke for a solemn moment in the marriage ceremony
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Recent Examples of indecorous
The massive tag is gone now but something just as indecorous seems likely to replace it.
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024
With round-the-clock musicians, magicians, comedians, blue men and white Bengal tigers, the Strip became the premier global destination not just for indecorous gambling, but also for family-friendly entertainment.
—Chris Carra, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Feb. 2024
Now five seasons old, The Constructivists also have taken a step up in ambition by casting local veteran James Pickering as David, the latest in a run of wild, unhinged and indecorous old men the septuagenarian has brought to life on stage.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2023
Even a white-collar defendant’s photograph of himself holding a baseball bat next to a prosecutor’s photo might be easily dismissed as indecorous, but free, speech.
—Elliot Williams, CNN, 10 Apr. 2023
There was a palpable undercurrent of dissatisfaction among offensive players – grumbling about the predictability of the offense and what looked like indecorous snickering when the locker room opened.
—Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Dec. 2022
Both Diaz and Daichendt are old enough to remember the days when these cultures were seen as indecorous and even dangerous.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2022
Hurston often ran afoul of her contemporaries because of her indecorous proclamations.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2022
However indecorous her comments, those facts take her commentary out of the purview of the school district.
—Arkansas Online, 2 July 2021
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024
With round-the-clock musicians, magicians, comedians, blue men and white Bengal tigers, the Strip became the premier global destination not just for indecorous gambling, but also for family-friendly entertainment.
—Chris Carra, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Feb. 2024
Now five seasons old, The Constructivists also have taken a step up in ambition by casting local veteran James Pickering as David, the latest in a run of wild, unhinged and indecorous old men the septuagenarian has brought to life on stage.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2023
Even a white-collar defendant’s photograph of himself holding a baseball bat next to a prosecutor’s photo might be easily dismissed as indecorous, but free, speech.
—Elliot Williams, CNN, 10 Apr. 2023
There was a palpable undercurrent of dissatisfaction among offensive players – grumbling about the predictability of the offense and what looked like indecorous snickering when the locker room opened.
—Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Dec. 2022
Both Diaz and Daichendt are old enough to remember the days when these cultures were seen as indecorous and even dangerous.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2022
Hurston often ran afoul of her contemporaries because of her indecorous proclamations.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2022
However indecorous her comments, those facts take her commentary out of the purview of the school district.
—Arkansas Online, 2 July 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indecorous
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That’s as the league continues its investigation of longtime Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, who was accused of inappropriate behavior by 16 massage therapists as part of an investigation by The Baltimore Banner.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Herro was asked this as well: Is the type of the comment that Garland made inappropriate for a player to say about another player?—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Courts and Compliance In terms of the legal battles over Trump's moves, people widely rejected the administration's accusations of improper judicial interference.—
Gary Langer,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Graham was arrested shortly before 4:45 p.m. and charged with engaging police in pursuit, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, improper use of a marker plate, operation without minimum insurance, unsafe passing and operating a motor vehicle without a license.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But regulations that apply to traditional markets are unsuitable for digital native assets like crypto and digital assets.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The vacant land, which was largely unsuitable for agriculture, became an albatross over the next few decades.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many patients walk away with incorrect prescriptions.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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If a player guesses incorrect groups of words four times, the game ends, and they are defeated.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Some would argue that picking a celebrity is the wrong way forward.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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In the 20th century, however, things started to go wrong.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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Kraft had strong leads among some voting groups polled, the poll showed, including Republicans, voters who disapprove of Boston’s sanctuary city status, those unhappy with Boston’s quality of life, and those prioritizing government spending/taxes.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2025
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Sonya can be competitive about who is more unhappy.—
Jason Zinoman,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Indecorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indecorous. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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