INDECENT Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

indecent

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈdē-sᵊnt

as in obscene

depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society paintings of nude figures are artistic, not indecent

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Recent Examples of indecent 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 Skateboards, inline skates, scooters or shoes with wheels. Obscene, offensive, indecent or inappropriate attire. —

Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2022 The new collab premiered on Hot 97 Thursday, September 9, and, because the FCC prohibits obscene, indecent, and profane language on the radio or broadcast television, there’s a series of censors in Kim’s opening bars alone. —

Vulture, 9 Sep. 2022 Earlier this year, two dozen accusers alleged that Watson committed indecent acts during massage therapy appointments, including allegedly exposing himself. —

Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 29 Nov. 2022 See all Example Sentences for indecent

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The planet continuing to tilt is because humans are pumping and moving an obscene amount of groundwater across the planet and redistributing it, according to the study's press release.

Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
The withdrawal of Matt Gaetz’ nomination to be Attorney General — the equivalent of an obscene gesture toward the Senate – suggests that some preservation instincts of co-exist along with doubts as to the strength of its backbone.

Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 22 Nov. 2024