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indecent

adjective (IMMORAL)
 
 
/ɪnˈdiː.sənt/

Definition

morally offensive, especially in a sexual way: an indecent act/photograph She accused him of making indecent suggestions to her.Morally wrong and evilDishonestRelating to sex and sexual desireRude and cheeky indecently
 
 
/-li/ adverb
Morally wrong and evilDishonest
(Definition of indecent adjective (IMMORAL) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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