indecoroso
improper
Reviewed by: David WestfallCofounder
Falling short of what good manners or decency call for
Encoding Strategies:
linguistic
Indecoroso means improper and literally describes something as "not full of decorum," with decorum referring to polite, respectful behavior.
indecoroso
improper, unseemly, unbecoming
Behavior or speech that isn't polite or respectful toward the people present, so it comes off as rude or out of place.
Su comentario en el velorio fue del todo indecorosoHis remark at the wake was completely improper
Hubo un silencio incómodo tras su chiste indecorosoThere was an awkward silence after his unseemly joke
indecent, immodest (of dress)
Clothing or appearance that shows more of the body than is considered respectful in that setting.
El colegio consideró indecorosa esa faldaThe school considered that skirt indecent
Le pidieron cambiarse porque su ropa era indecorosaThey asked her to change because her clothing was immodest