INDECENT Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

indecent

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈdē-sᵊnt

Definition of indecent

as in obscene

depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society paintings of nude figures are artistic, not indecent

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Recent Examples of indecent State Farm Arena policy prohibits clothing displaying explicit language, profanity or derogatory characterizations, while the NBA Fan Code of Conduct prohibits obscene or indecent messages on clothing. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 In the realms of art, literature, film, and television, words and images that would once have been considered indecent, offensive, or immoral are now commonplace, especially in the West. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 So did the school officials in the rural community of Howard City who told the brothers to change, citing rules prohibiting clothing with indecent messages. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 Defendants in those cases now face charges including grooming, indecent solicitation of a minor and traveling to meet a minor. — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for indecent

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More than 3,000 shows and a sizable cult following later, The Dark Room has evolved into a choose-your-own-adventure live action video game, presided over by Robertson as its obscene, merciless and incredibly quick-witted host.

— Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
The law is aimed at prohibiting children from obtaining books and movies with obscene content.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of obscene

Adjective

The sheriff’s office said Ahlers had hundreds, and possibly thousands, of pornographic photos and videos of children on his hard drive.

— Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
The employees also sent pornographic magazines with David Steiner’s name to a neighbor’s home and planned to install a GPS device on the couple’s car.

— Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of pornographic

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The ball rolled all the way into the Rays’ bullpen in foul territory while Taylor sprinted to third.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
The rotting food has drawn swarms of flies and rats with a foul rancid smell that Boyle Heights residents have said kept them indoors, and business owners have said kept customers away.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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