indecorum

in·de·co·rum

noun \ˌin-di-ˈkȯr-əm\

Definition of INDECORUM

1

: something that is indecorous

2

: lack of decorum : impropriety

Examples of INDECORUM

1. <the thoughtless indecorum of wearing a floor-length white dress as a guest at a wedding>

Origin of INDECORUM

Latin, neuter of indecorus

First Known Use: 1575

Related to INDECORUM

Synonyms: inappropriateness, incorrectness, indecency, indecorousness, impropriety, indelicateness, unbecomingness, unseemliness, untowardness

Antonyms: appropriateness, correctness, decency, decorousness, decorum, fitness, properness, propriety, rightness, seemliness, suitability, suitableness

Related Words: coarseness, crudeness, vulgarity; immodesty, naughtiness; imprudence, indiscreetness, indiscretion; churlishness, discourteousness, disrespect, impertinence, impoliteness, impudence, incivility, inconsiderateness, inconsideration, insolence, rudeness, ungraciousness

Near Antonyms: discretion, prudence; etiquette, form, manners, proprieties; considerateness, consideration, genteelness, gentility, graciousness, thoughtfulness

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Rhymes with INDECORUM

ad valorem, cockalorum, variorum