Definition of 'indecent'

Word Frequency

indecent (ɪndiːsənt )

1. adjective

If you describe something as indecent, you mean that it is shocking and offensive, usually because it relates to sex or nakedness.

He accused Mrs Moore of making an indecent suggestion.

indecently adverb

He behaved indecently.

...an indecently short skirt.

2. adjective

If you describe the speed or amount of something as indecent, you are indicating, often in a humorous way, that it is much quicker or larger than is usual or desirable.

The opposition says the legislation was drafted with indecent haste.

Synonyms: unbecoming, unsuitable, vulgar, improper More Synonyms of indecent

indecently adverb

...an indecently large office.

More Synonyms of indecent

Word Frequency

indecent (ɪnˈdiːsənt )

adjective

offensive to standards of decency, esp in sexual matters

unseemly or improper (esp in the phrase indecent haste)

Derived forms

indecently (inˈdecently)

adverb

Word Frequency

indecent in American English (ɪnˈdisənt ; indēˈsənt)

adjective

not decent

; specif.,

not proper and fitting; unseemly; improper

morally offensive; obscene

SIMILAR WORDS: imˈproper

Derived forms

indecently (inˈdecently)

adverb

Word origin of 'indecent'

< Fr or L: Fr indécent < L indecens

Example sentences containing 'indecent'

We think there ought to be more indecent pictures painted.

Times, Sunday Times (2015)

She also admitted two counts of possessing an indecent photograph of a child.

The Sun (2016)

They did think five of the photos indecent.

Times, Sunday Times (2016)

Thousands of indecent images were found on his computer.

Times, Sunday Times (2008)

In contrast the funeral staff had indecent amounts of fun.

Times, Sunday Times (2007)

Football moves on with almost indecent haste.

Times, Sunday Times (2007)

There could be no possible footage of us being part of something indecent.

Times, Sunday Times (2010)

They face up to a year in prison if convicted of indecent exposure.

The Sun (2012)

Sending indecent pictures online without consent of the recipient carries a maximum sixmonth sentence.

The Sun (2013)

It is possible an indecent photograph was sent.

Times, Sunday Times (2006)

Police searched his home and found indecent images of kids on his laptop.

The Sun (2014)

But let us not move with too indecent haste from one challenge to the next.

Times, Sunday Times (2016)

There are a string of unsolved indecent exposures involving girls in the city.

The Sun (2010)

Police who arrested him also found indecent pictures of children on his computer.

The Sun (2012)

He was also charged with making and possessing indecent photographs of children.

Times, Sunday Times (2013)

He also denied taking an indecent photo of a child.

The Sun (2008)

He was arrested on suspicion of possessing indecent images of children and grooming children.

Times, Sunday Times (2006)

It concerns a man on trial for indecent exposure.

Times, Sunday Times (2015)

He then pleaded guilty to two offences of making indecent pictures of children.

Times, Sunday Times (2011)

He also admitted possessing indecent photographs of children.

The Sun (2016)

With indecent haste, we both scrambled up to his bedroom.

Times, Sunday Times (2006)

Still the finger tugged at her, and there was something suddenly indecent in the gesture which revolted her.

various & introduction by Deirdre Chapman A Roomful of Birds - Scottish short stories 1990 (1990)

Trends of 'indecent'

Translations for 'indecent'

British English: indecent ADJECTIVE
If you describe something as indecent, you mean that it is shocking and offensive.He accused her of making an indecent suggestion.

Brazilian Portuguese: indecente
Chinese: 下流的
European Spanish: indecente
French: indécent indécente
German: unanständig
Italian: indecente
Japanese: みだらな
Korean: 상스러운
Portuguese: indecente
Spanish: indecente