INDECENT


Meaning of INDECENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪndi:s(ə)nt ]

1.

If you describe something as indecent , you mean that it is shocking and offensive, usually because it relates to sex or nakedness.

He accused Mrs Moore of making an indecent suggestion.

= obscene

ADJ

• in‧de‧cent‧ly

...an indecently short skirt.

ADV : ADV with v , ADV adj

2.

If you describe the speed or amount of something as indecent , you are indicating, often in a humorous way, that it is much quicker or larger than is usual or desirable.

The opposition says the legislation was drafted with indecent haste.

ADJ

• in‧de‧cent‧ly

...an indecently large office.

ADV

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