indecorum
indecorum
Noun
This term describes a failure to adhere to the expected standards of behavior, specifically in formal or solemn environments. It carries a heavy connotation of social transgression and a lack of tact, often implying that the offender has violated a shared understanding of dignity or respect.
As an uncountable noun, it cannot be pluralized or counted with numbers. To refer to a single instance of this behavior, one must use a partitive construction such as a lapse of indecorum or an act of indecorum.
Meanings
Nounindecorum
Behavior that is not considered socially acceptable or appropriate for a particular setting.
The guest's loud outbursts during the funeral were a shocking display of indecorum.