Etymology
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indecorum (n.)

1570s, from Latin indecorum, noun use of neuter of adjective indecorus "unbecoming, unseemly, unsightly" (see indecorous).

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indecorous (adj.)

1680s, "in bad taste," from Latin indecorus "unbecoming, unseemly, unsightly; disgraceful," from in- "not, opposite of, without" (see in- (1)) + decorus "becoming, fitting, seemly, proper" (see decorous). Related: Indecorously; indecorousness (1670s).

updated on November 10, 2015

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