indecent Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
    unbecoming; uncomely; indecorous; unseemly; untoward.
    • was buried with indecent haste
    • indecorous behavior
    • language unbecoming to a lady
    • unseemly to use profanity
    • moved to curb their untoward ribaldry
  2. adjective offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters
    • an earthy but not indecent story
    • an indecent gesture
  3. adjective satellite offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance
    • a bathing suit considered indecent by local standards

WordNet

In*de"cent adjective
Etymology
L. indecens unseemly, unbecoming: cf. F. indécent. See In- not, and Decent.
Definitions
  1. Not decent; unfit to be seen or heard; offensive to modesty and delicacy; as, indecent language. Cowper. Syn. -- Unbecoming; indecorous; indelicate; unseemly; immodest; gross; shameful; impure; improper; obscene; filthy.

Webster 1913