Indecent ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Indecent ( adjective )

1. Offensive or inappropriate in terms of sexual matters.
2. Not in accordance with commonly accepted standards of behaviour or taste.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "not suitable for the occasion or purpose"): from latin indecent- "not becoming", from in- "not" + decent- "becoming".

Examples:

1. It was considered indecent to wear revealing clothing in public.
2. He was arrested for making indecent proposals to a minor.
3. The movie was deemed to contain indecent scenes and was given an adults-only rating.
4. The comedian's act was considered indecent and offensive by some members of the audience.
5. The painting was removed from the gallery as it was deemed to be indecent.

(As a noun)

Indecent ( noun )

1. Offensive or inappropriate in terms of sexual matters.
2. Not in accordance with commonly accepted standards of behaviour or taste.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "not suitable for the occasion or purpose"): from latin indecent- "not becoming", from in- "not" + decent- "becoming".

Examples:

1. It was considered indecent to wear revealing clothing in public.
2. He was arrested for making indecent proposals to a minor.
3. The movie was deemed to contain indecent scenes and was given an adults-only rating.
4. The comedian's act was considered indecent and offensive by some members of the audience.
5. The painting was removed from the gallery as it was deemed to be indecent.