indecent
adjective
in·de·cent
(ˌ)in-ˈdē-sᵊnt 
: not decent: such as
a
: grossly improper or offensive
indecent language
b
: unseemly, inappropriate
he took indecent pleasure in her troubles
indecently
adverb
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Examples of indecent in a Sentence
He took indecent pleasure in her troubles.
paintings of nude figures are artistic, not indecent
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Orange Beach has a vulgarity ordinance on the books, which was enacted about a decade ago amid concerns about vulgar or indecent T-shirts and other merchandise sold at souvenir stores.
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al, 20 Jan. 2023
Because there are more good people than indecent ones.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2023
But these phenomena can be kept from being indecent and outrageous.
—Justin Beal, Harper’s Magazine , 12 Dec. 2022
The charges were eventually dropped, with Judge Raymond E. Gieringer dismissing the case and upholding Carlin’s right to free speech despite the indecent language.
—Sonaiya Kelleystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2022
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al, 20 Jan. 2023
Because there are more good people than indecent ones.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2023
But these phenomena can be kept from being indecent and outrageous.
—Justin Beal, Harper’s Magazine , 12 Dec. 2022
The charges were eventually dropped, with Judge Raymond E. Gieringer dismissing the case and upholding Carlin’s right to free speech despite the indecent language.
—Sonaiya Kelleystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2022
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“Indecent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indecent. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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indecent
adjective
in·de·cent
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indecently
adverb
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