indecorous
Breaching social norms
Indecorous means lacking propriety or good taste—behavior that violates social norms of dignity and decorum.
An indecorous outburst at a funeral, an indecorous joke at a formal dinner.
The word carries a slightly old-fashioned, formal tone, suggesting the speaker has definite ideas about proper conduct.
Not suitable or fitting
- unbecomingInappropriate or unsuitable
- undignifiedLacking proper gravity
- improperLacking in propriety
- unfittingNot proper or appropriate
unsuitable · out-of-place · incongruous · unbefitting · untoward · inapt · inelegant · tasteless
Lacking tact or finesse
- bluntDull or tactlessly direct
- insensitiveUnaware of others' emotions
- indiscreetLacking prudent restraint
- thoughtlessShowing no consideration
inconsiderate · gauche · graceless · maladroit · clumsy · inept · unsubtle · awkward
Lacking good manners
- unmannerlyLacking good social behavior
- uncivilLacking basic politeness
- disrespectfulShowing lack of regard
- ill-manneredLacking polite conduct
ill-bred · boorish · churlish · ungracious · insolent · curt · brusque · abrupt
Rough in texture
smutty · salacious · obscene · profane · foul-mouthed · off-color · earthy · raunchy
Showing contempt through words
- derogatoryExpressing criticism or disrespect
- disparagingExpressing negative judgment
- demeaningCausing loss of respect
- belittlingExpressing contempt or dismissiveness
contemptuous · disrespectful · abusive · scurrilous · vitriolic · denigrating · deprecating · pejorative
inappropriate
Not suitable or fitting
- unbecomingInappropriate or unsuitable
- undignifiedLacking proper gravity
- improperLacking in propriety
unfitting · unsuitable · out-of-place · incongruous · unbefitting · untoward · inapt · inelegant · tasteless · indelicate
undiplomatic
Lacking tact or finesse
- bluntDull or tactlessly direct
- insensitiveUnaware of others' emotions
- indiscreetLacking prudent restraint
thoughtless · inconsiderate · gauche · graceless · maladroit · clumsy · inept · unsubtle · awkward · unpolished
discourteous
Lacking good manners
- unmannerlyLacking good social behavior
- uncivilLacking basic politeness
- disrespectfulShowing lack of regard
ill-mannered · ill-bred · boorish · churlish · ungracious · insolent · curt · brusque · abrupt · inconsiderate
coarse
Rough in texture
bawdy · smutty · salacious · obscene · profane · foul-mouthed · off-color · earthy · raunchy · racy
insulting
Showing contempt through words
- derogatoryExpressing criticism or disrespect
- disparagingExpressing negative judgment
- demeaningCausing loss of respect
belittling · contemptuous · disrespectful · abusive · scurrilous · vitriolic · denigrating · deprecating · pejorative · inflammatory
- mannersetiquette, manners, polite, rude, politeness
- unacceptableunacceptable, inappropriate, improper, wrong, forbidden