indecorum

noun

in·de·co·rum ˌin-di-ˈkȯr-əm

: something that is indecorous

: lack of decorum : impropriety

the thoughtless indecorum of wearing a floor-length white dress as a guest at a wedding

Etymology

Latin, neuter of indecorus

First Known Use

1575, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of indecorum was in 1575

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Style

“Indecorum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indecorum. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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