indecorous behavior. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Burton returned in indecorous hurry with the book. From Wordnik.com. [Christopher Hibbault, Roadmaker] Reference
“A trifle indecorous, your marriage!” exclaimed de. From Wordnik.com. [A Marriage Contract] Reference
The book is in every way an injurious and indecorous one. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 29, March, 1860] Reference
It's not a pretty sight having to witness their indecorous preening. From Wordnik.com. [On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...] Reference
For that same close and indecorous embrace was a trial to her nerves. From Wordnik.com. [Beyond the Sunrise]
Their marked disapproval made our new departure seem almost indecorous. From Wordnik.com. [Virginia: the Old Dominion] Reference
Gentleman Bill thought his conduct indecorous, and reproved him for it. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 83, September, 1864] Reference
Chicanery came early, and fans seemed to relish the indecorous environment. From Wordnik.com. [Roger I. Abrams: Phillies Stealing Signs: Say It Ain't So] Reference
And do you not think that this conduct of Socrates would be very indecorous?. From Wordnik.com. [Apology, Crito, and Phaedo of Socrates] Reference
Both passages were usually ridiculed by Purney's contemporaries as indecorous. From Wordnik.com. [A Full Enquiry into the Nature of the Pastoral (1717)] Reference
And she showed a quite indecorous expanse of ankle and petticoat in the process. From Wordnik.com. [The Obedient Bride]
We cannot follow them and listen to their conversation -- that would be indecorous. From Wordnik.com. [The Youth of Jefferson A Chronicle of College Scrapes at Williamsburg, in Virginia, A.D. 1764] Reference
The master of the school had a severe aspect, in spite of his almost indecorous name. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
To be scandalously indecorous, to be a patron of gambling in public places, would offer no. From Wordnik.com. [Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 54, No. 334, August 1843] Reference
I am afraid his behaviour was very indecorous; he laughed at the pathetic allusions of the respected. From Wordnik.com. [The Newcomes] Reference
It is adapted to a beautiful old air, "Logan Water," incongruously connected with some indecorous stanzas. From Wordnik.com. [The Modern Scottish Minstrel , Volume I. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century] Reference
It is poor pretence to say, that it denounces in an indecorous manner the errors of the previous governor. From Wordnik.com. [Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 330, April 1843] Reference
"Not too many, that would have been indecorous," she writes, "one, two at the most, throughout the night.". From Wordnik.com. [Guys and Dolls and Sweet Cuban Treats] Reference
Perhaps some will worry that continuing to point out the lies runs the risk of coming across as indecorous. From Wordnik.com. [Palin Again Recites Lie About Bridge To Nowhere] Reference
"I thought," he replied, "that it would have been indecorous to have appeared not to understand Her Majesty.". From Wordnik.com. [The Entire Memoirs of Louis XIV and the Regency]
When they appeared at Court, the aristocracy present was indecorous in its efforts to view the dominant beauties. From Wordnik.com. [Some Old Time Beauties After Portraits by the English Masters, with Embellishment and Comment] Reference
As for me, I am nearly expiring with the merriment that consumes me and my efforts to prevent indecorous explosion. From Wordnik.com. [Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, August, 1878] Reference
SHEENA, CALLER FROM PENNSYLVANIA: We seem to be a culture that not only encourages but rewards indecorous behavior. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 6, 2009] Reference
"It is most indecorous to have Emperor's consort wandering about outside her palace, especially in land of barbarians.". From Wordnik.com. [The Veiled Dragon]
“This is getting indecorous,” whispered one lady, with an expressive glance at Madame Karenina, Vronsky, and her husband. From Wordnik.com. [Anna Karenina] Reference
An American asks the most indecorous questions of those who would deign to govern, and demands the most unvarnished of answers. From Wordnik.com. [What's happened to America?] Reference
This was exceedingly irregular and indecorous, but it shows that Sheridan had enlisted the feelings of his audience on his side. From Wordnik.com. [The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria] Reference
The legal gentlemen, I suspect, were responsible for this indecorous zeal, which I never afterwards remarked in a similar party. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 70, August, 1863] Reference
Their indecorous manner of doing their lessons was quite as remarkable as the caprice displayed in their choice of time and place. From Wordnik.com. [Agnes Grey] Reference
This occurred when old concepts were abandoned, deprivations were eliminated, and shameless and indecorous activities were given up. From Wordnik.com. [CASTRO ADDRESSES CLOSING SESSION OF FMC CONGRESS] Reference
I hasten to add that most of this indecorous essay is surmise -- but facts are elusive and life is short and good writing is forever. From Wordnik.com. [Susan Braudy: Larry David is a Putz: A Gossipy Rumination about His Marriage Breakup] Reference
The essayist, though very red, made a brave effort to ignore the highly indecorous interruption, and so continued with trembling tones. From Wordnik.com. [Hepsey Burke] Reference
Nothing was said about any injustice, because that might lead to more of it, as well as be (from a proper point of view) most indecorous. From Wordnik.com. [Mary Anerley] Reference
Lefka, who stood guard nearby, persisted in making the most indecorous remarks regarding the beautiful young man who'd rescued her charge. From Wordnik.com. [The English Witch]
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