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indecent

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdiːs(ə)nt/
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Definition of indecent

adjective

  • 1not conforming with generally accepted standards of behaviour, especially in relation to sexual matters:indecent acts
  • 2not appropriate or fitting:they leaped on the suggestion with indecent haste

Derivatives

indecently

adverb

Origin:

late 16th century: from French indécent or Latin indecent-, from in- 'not' + decent- 'being fitting' (see decent)

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