In*de"cent (?), a. [L. indecens unseemly, unbecoming: cf. F. ind'ecent. See In- not, and Decent.]

Not decent; unfit to be seen or heard; offensive to modesty and delicacy; as, indecent language.

Cowper.

Syn. -- Unbecoming; indecorous; indelicate; unseemly; immodest; gross; shameful; impure; improper; obscene; filthy.

 

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