Indecent

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdisənt/

Definitions of indecent

adjective not conforming with generally accepted standards of behavior or propriety; morally offensive

Example Sentences

A1 The movie had some indecent scenes that made me uncomfortable.

A2 She was shocked by the indecent proposal he made.

B1 The indecent exposure of the suspect led to his arrest.

B2 The politician's indecent behavior caused a scandal.

C1 The artist was criticized for creating indecent art that offended many people.

C2 The novel was banned in several countries due to its indecent content.

Examples of indecent in a Sentence

formal The judge ruled that the defendant's indecent behavior was unacceptable in a court of law.

informal I can't believe she wore such an indecent outfit to the party.

slang That movie was so indecent, I couldn't even watch it.

figurative His indecent proposal left her feeling uncomfortable and uneasy.

Grammatical Forms of indecent

• past tense: indecented
• plural: indecents
• comparative: more indecent
• superlative: most indecent
• present tense: is indecent
• future tense: will be indecent
• perfect tense: has been indecent
• continuous tense: is being indecent
• singular: indecent
• positive degree: indecent
• infinitive: to be indecent
• gerund: being indecent
• participle: indecenting

Origin and Evolution of indecent

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'indecent' originated from the Latin word 'indecentem' which means 'unbecoming' or 'indecorous'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'indecent' has evolved to refer to behavior or language that is considered offensive, inappropriate, or morally unacceptable.