Indecently: meaning, definitions and examples

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indecently

 

[ ɪnˈdiːsəntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

inappropriately

Behaving or speaking in a way that is considered offensive or shocking, especially in terms of sexual behavior.

Synonyms

improperly, inappropriately, offensively, shockingly

Examples of usage

  • She was dressed indecently for the formal event.
  • He was accused of acting indecently towards his colleagues.
  • The comedian made jokes that many found indecent.
Context #2 | Adverb

without modesty

In a way that shows a lack of modesty or decency, often in relation to one's own body or actions.

Synonyms

immodestly, indecorously, ostentatiously, shamelessly

Examples of usage

  • She flaunted her wealth indecently.
  • He behaved indecently by showing off in front of his friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "indecently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indecentemente

🇮🇳 अश्लीलता से

🇩🇪 unanständig

🇮🇩 tidak senonoh

🇺🇦 непристойно

🇵🇱 nieprzyzwoicie

🇯🇵 不品行に

🇫🇷 indécemment

🇪🇸 indecentemente

🇹🇷 edepsizce

🇰🇷 버릇없이

🇸🇦 بشكل غير لائق

🇨🇿 neslušně

🇸🇰 neslušne

🇨🇳 下流地

🇸🇮 nespodobno

🇮🇸 ósæmilega

🇰🇿 әдепсіз

🇬🇪 უსუფთაოდ

🇦🇿 ədəbsizcəsinə

🇲🇽 indecentemente

Etymology

The word 'indecently' originated from the Middle English word 'indecent', which came from the Latin 'indecentis', meaning 'unbecoming'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe actions or speech that are considered inappropriate or offensive. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader range of behaviors that lack modesty or decency.

See also: decency, decent, decently, indecency, indecent.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,584 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.