Decorous and Inadvisable

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Decorous adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

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Inadvisable is an antonym for decorous.

Nearby Words: decorum, decorously, decor

Inadvisable adjective - Showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations.

Usage example: it's inadvisable to have public arguments in the hallways

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Decorous is an antonym for inadvisable.

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Inadvisable and Decorous. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/decorous/inadvisable

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