Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɛkərəm/
noun behavior that is not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper
A1 Talking loudly in a library is considered indecorum.
A2 She was scolded by her teacher for showing indecorum in class.
B1 The politician's indecorum during the debate was widely criticized.
B2 The CEO's indecorum at the company's annual meeting shocked the shareholders.
C1 The royal family's scandalous indecorum was splashed across tabloid headlines.
C2 The artist's controversial performance art piece was seen as a deliberate act of indecorum.
adjective indecorous (not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper)
A1 The teacher scolded the student for his indecorum behavior in class.
A2 The party was ruined by the indecorum actions of some guests.
B1 The company has a strict policy against indecorum language in the workplace.
B2 The politician's indecorum remarks caused a scandal in the media.
C1 The artist's performance was criticized for its indecorum portrayal of sensitive subjects.
C2 The novel was banned for its indecorum content that was deemed inappropriate for readers.
formal The ambassador's behavior at the state dinner was considered indecorum by the other guests.
informal She was shocked by the indecorum of his loud outburst during the meeting.
slang I can't believe the indecorum of that guy at the party last night.
figurative The painting's use of bright colors may be seen as indecorum in traditional art circles.
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more indecorous
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acts with indecorum
will show indecorum
has shown indecorum
is displaying indecorum
indecorum
indecorum
to show indecorum
showing indecorum
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