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indecorously

in·dec·o·rous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-dek-er-uh s, in-di-kawr-uh s, -kohr-]
    • /ɪnˈdɛk ər əs, ˌɪn dɪˈkɔr əs, -ˈkoʊr-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-dek-er-uh s, in-di-kawr-uh s, -kohr-]
    • /ɪnˈdɛk ər əs, ˌɪn dɪˈkɔr əs, -ˈkoʊr-/

Definitions of indecorously word

  • adjective indecorously not decorous; violating generally accepted standards of good taste or propriety; unseemly. 1
  • noun indecorously Not decorous. 1
  • adverb indecorously Conflicting with accepted standards of good conduct or good taste. 0
See all 3 definitions of indecorously

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Origin of indecorously

First appearance:

before 1670
One of the 47% oldest English words
From the Latin word indecōrus, dating back to 1670-80. See in-3, decorous

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Parts of speech for Indecorously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Indecorously

indecorously popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for indecorously

adv indecorously

  • unjustifiably — capable of being justified; that can be shown to be or can be defended as being just, right, or warranted; defensible: justifiable homicide.
  • overly — excessively; too: a voyage not overly dangerous.
  • unreasonably — not reasonable or rational; acting at variance with or contrary to reason; not guided by reason or sound judgment; irrational: an unreasonable person.
  • unjustly — not just; lacking in justice or fairness: unjust criticism; an unjust ruler.
  • too — in addition; also; furthermore; moreover: young, clever, and rich too.

adverb indecorously

  • unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
  • inappropriately — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
  • inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
  • wrongly — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
  • incorrectly — not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement.
All 60 Synonyms of indecorously

Antonyms for indecorously

adv indecorously

  • justly — in a just manner; honestly; fairly: Deal justly with the prisoners.
  • moderately — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
  • fairly — in a fair manner; justly or honestly; impartially.
  • honestly — in an honest manner.
  • reasonably — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.

adverb indecorously

  • fittingly — suitable or appropriate; proper or becoming.
All 11 Antonyms of indecorously

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