Definition

The quality of behaving in a way that is not proper or socially acceptable.

Example

His indecorousness at the formal event made everyone uncomfortable.

Conversation

Did you see how he behaved at the party last night?

Yeah, it was really surprising; his indecorousness stood out.

I know, right? It made everyone feel a bit uncomfortable.

Totally, sometimes it's good to be mindful of our actions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Indecorousness is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "decorus" (from Latin, meaning proper or seemly) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word describes the state of being not proper or lacking decorum.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being combined with 'proper' ('decorus') to remember that indecorousness means lacking proper behavior.

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