adj. 1 offending against recognized standards of decency. 2 unbecoming; highly unsuitable (with indecent haste). indecent assault a sexual attack not involving rape. indecent exposure the intentional act of publicly and indecently exposing one's body, esp. the genitals. indecency n. (pl. -ies). indecently adv.
[ F indécent or L indecens (as IN-(1), DECENT) ]