Decorous and Unapt

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

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Unapt is an antonym for decorous.

Nearby Words: decorum, decorously, decor

Unapt adjective - Not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation.

Usage example: has a knack for saying the most unapt things at the worst possible moments

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Decorous is an antonym for unapt.

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Unapt and Decorous. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/decorous/unapt

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