indecorous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct
    indelicate.
    • indecorous behavior
  2. adjective satellite not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
    unbecoming; uncomely; unseemly; untoward; indecent.
    • was buried with indecent haste
    • indecorous behavior
    • language unbecoming to a lady
    • unseemly to use profanity
    • moved to curb their untoward ribaldry

WordNet

In`de*co"rous adjective
Etymology
L. indecorous. See In- not, and Decorous.
Definitions
  1. Not decorous; violating good manners; contrary to good breeding or etiquette; unbecoming; improper; out of place; as, indecorous conduct.
    It was useless and indecorous to attempt anything more by mere struggle. Burke.
    Syn. -- Unbecoming; unseemly; unbefitting; rude; coarse; impolite; uncivil; ill-bred.

Webster 1913