indecorously

IPA/ɪnˈdek.ər.əs.li/
IPA/ɪnˈdek.ɚ.əs.li/

indecorously — adverb

1. in a way that seems rude and unsuitable in a polite social situation.

1.副詞C2
釋義

in a way that seems rude and unsuitable in a polite social situation.

例句

At the wedding, Christopher laughed indecorously during the quiet prayer.

verb + indecorously in a formal setting

Sari spoke indecorously about the teacher in front of the whole class.

speak indecorously about someone in public

同義詞
  • rudely

    more common everyday word for bad manners in speech or behaviour

  • tactlessly

    focuses more on poor judgment in what someone says

  • indecently

    stronger and often associated with sexual or moral impropriety

反義詞
  • politely

    everyday opposite for behaving with good manners

  • decorously

    formal opposite that stresses suitable public behaviour

文法句型

verb + indecorously

用法筆記

Common with verbs about laughing, speaking, joking, or dressing in formal or public settings. More formal than rudely and often points to a breach of social good taste.

常見錯誤

❌The chairs were indecorously near the stage.
✅The chairs were awkwardly placed near the stage.
💡'indecorously' describes socially improper behaviour, not physical position.