Definition

In a way that is not proper or socially acceptable; behaving in a manner that goes against good manners or taste.

Example

He spoke indecorously at the formal dinner, shocking the guests with his rude comments.

Conversation

Did you see how he dressed for the party last night?

Yeah, it was pretty surprising!

I thought he acted a bit indecorously too, don’t you?

Definitely! It was a bit much for such a formal event.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Indecorously → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "decorus" (from Latin, meaning proper or seemly) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "indecorously" means in a manner that is not proper or seemly.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') behaving in a 'proper' way ('decorus') — that's why indecorously means behaving inappropriately.

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