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单词 indecorum
释义

indecorum

noun

in·​de·​co·​rum ˌin-di-ˈkȯr-əm How to pronounce indecorum (audio)
1
: something that is indecorous
2
: lack of decorum : impropriety

Synonyms

  • impropriety
  • inappropriateness
  • incorrectness
  • indecency
  • indecorousness
  • indelicateness
  • unbecomingness
  • unfitness
  • unseemliness
  • untowardness
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Example Sentences

the thoughtless indecorum of wearing a floor-length white dress as a guest at a wedding

Word History

Etymology

Latin, neuter of indecorus

First Known Use

1575, in the meaning defined at sense 1

indecorum

noun

as in unfitness
the quality or state of not being socially proper the thoughtless indecorum of wearing a floor-length white dress as a guest at a wedding

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • unfitness
  • unseemliness
  • inappropriateness
  • indecency
  • disrespect
  • incorrectness
  • indecorousness
  • vulgarity
  • coarseness
  • impropriety
  • imprudence
  • rudeness
  • ungraciousness
  • inconsiderateness
  • indiscretion
  • crudeness
  • untowardness
  • unbecomingness
  • impoliteness
  • churlishness
  • impudence
  • incivility
  • insolence
  • indelicateness
  • naughtiness
  • immodesty
  • inconsideration
  • impertinence
  • indiscreetness
  • discourteousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • decorum
  • propriety
  • correctness
  • decency
  • appropriateness
  • seemliness
  • rightness
  • suitability
  • prudence
  • fitness
  • discretion
  • properness
  • suitableness
  • manners
  • etiquette
  • proprieties
  • decorousness
  • gentility
  • form
  • consideration
  • graciousness
  • thoughtfulness
  • considerateness
  • genteelness
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