Definition of the word indecently

Pronunciation of vocabulary indecently

indecentlyadverb

một cách khiếm nhã

/ɪnˈdiːsntli//ɪnˈdiːsntli/

Origin of the word indecently

The word "indecently" has its roots in the 14th century, derived from the Old French word "indecent", which means "unseemly" or "immodest". The term "indecence" originally referred to behavior that was considered immoral, immoral, or contrary to social norms. As the English language evolved, the adjective "indecent" emerged, meaning "lacking modesty" or "improper". The adverbial form "indecently" appeared later, around the 15th century, and was used to describe the manner in which something was done. For example, "She danced indecently" suggests that her dance was performed in a way that was considered improper or unseemly. Throughout history, the term "indecently" has been used to describe behavior that is considered inappropriate or offensive, often in a moral or religious context.

Vocabulary summary indecently

typeadverb

meaningrude, indecent

Example of vocabulary indecentlynamespace

meaning

in a way that is thought to be morally offensive, especially because it involves sex or being naked

theo cách được cho là xúc phạm về mặt đạo đức, đặc biệt là vì nó liên quan đến tình dục hoặc khỏa thân

  • He was charged with indecently assaulting five women.

    Anh ta bị buộc tội tấn công không đứng đắn năm phụ nữ.

meaning

if somebody is said to be indecently dressed, their clothes show parts of the body that are usually covered

nếu ai đó được cho là ăn mặc khiếm nhã, quần áo của họ sẽ để lộ những phần cơ thể thường được che phủ

  • She was deemed to be indecently dressed.

    Cô bị cho là ăn mặc khiếm nhã.

meaning

too much, too soon, etc., to be considered appropriate

quá nhiều, quá sớm, v.v., được coi là phù hợp

  • Chris is indecently cheerful for this time on a Saturday morning.

    Chris trông vui vẻ một cách khiếm nhã vào thời điểm này của sáng thứ Bảy.

  • Most employees thought the CEO's severance payment was indecently high.

    Hầu hết nhân viên đều cho rằng khoản trợ cấp thôi việc của CEO cao một cách không đứng đắn.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary indecently


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