heypolyglot
Italian

indecoroso

/in.de.koˈro.so/adjectiveC2
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Meaning

unseemly, disgraceful

  • lacking dignity or propriety; inappropriate or offensive to good taste and morals

In a sentence

È stato allontanato dalla sala per il suo comportamento indecoroso.

He was escorted out of the room because of his unseemly behavior.

La piazza versa in uno stato di abbandono indecoroso.

The square is in a disgraceful state of neglect.

Non credi che quella reazione sia stata del tutto indecorosa?

Don't you think that reaction was completely unseemly?

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
indecorosomasculine · singular
indecorosafeminine · singular
indecorosimasculine · plural
indecorosefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Antonym of 'decoroso'. Often used to describe public conduct, dress, or neglected living conditions.

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