indecorous Meaning, Definition & Usage

adjective lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct
indelicate.
- indecorous behavior
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

L. indecorous. See In- not, and Decorous.

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.