indecent
in|de|cent /ɪnd'iːsənt/
1 [ADJ]
If you describe something as indecent, you mean that it is shocking and offensive, usually because it relates to sex or nakedness.
He accused Mrs Moore of making an indecent suggestion.
= obscene
● indecently [ADV] ADV with v, ADV adj
...an indecently short skirt.
2 [ADJ]
If you describe the speed or amount of something as indecent, you are indicating, often in a humorous way, that it is much quicker or larger than is usual or desirable.
The opposition says the legislation was drafted with indecent haste.
● indecently [ADV]
...an indecently large office.in|de|cent as|sault
[N-UNCOUNT]
Indecent assault is the crime of attacking someone in a way which involves touching or threatening them sexually, but not forcing them to have sexual intercourse.in|de|cent ex|po|sure
[N-UNCOUNT]
Indecent exposure is a criminal offence that is committed when someone exposes their genitals in public.
1 [ADJ]
If you describe something as indecent, you mean that it is shocking and offensive, usually because it relates to sex or nakedness.
He accused Mrs Moore of making an indecent suggestion.
= obscene
● indecently [ADV] ADV with v, ADV adj
...an indecently short skirt.
2 [ADJ]
If you describe the speed or amount of something as indecent, you are indicating, often in a humorous way, that it is much quicker or larger than is usual or desirable.
The opposition says the legislation was drafted with indecent haste.
● indecently [ADV]
...an indecently large office.in|de|cent as|sault
[N-UNCOUNT]
Indecent assault is the crime of attacking someone in a way which involves touching or threatening them sexually, but not forcing them to have sexual intercourse.in|de|cent ex|po|sure
[N-UNCOUNT]
Indecent exposure is a criminal offence that is committed when someone exposes their genitals in public.