adjective

indecent

indecent, improper, obscene

His indecent behavior shocked everyone.

His indecent behaviour shocked everyone.

The movie was banned for its indecent content.

The film was banned for its indecent content.

indecent ((noun)) improper or offensive His indecent remarks were offensive.

Synonyms: improper, obscene, vulgar; Antonyms: decent, proper, modest

From the prefix 'in-' (not) + 'decent' (proper, fitting). Literally means 'not decent'.

Think of 'in-' as a negative prefix, like in 'incorrect'. If something is 'decent', it's good. 'Indecent' is the opposite.

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