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decent Antonyms

Opposite of decent

Because the opposite of decent shifts with each meaning, the 36 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Of an acceptable or satisfactory standard, quality, or amount.

Usage Example

"After months of searching, she finally secured a position that offered a inadequate salary and good benefits."

Strongest
inadequate
unsatisfactory
unacceptable
poor
substandard
Strong
inferior
deficient
shoddy
lousy
pitiful

• adjective (Context 2)

Conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable, moral, or appropriate behavior.

Usage Example

"Every citizen in a democratic society deserves to be treated with indecent respect and fairness."

Strongest
indecent
improper
immoral
unseemly
Strong
inappropriate
obscene
vulgar
dishonorable
shameful
corrupt

• adjective (Context 3)

Kind, obliging, or generous toward others.

Usage Example

"It was remarkably unkind of the landlord to waive the late fee while the tenant recovered from surgery."

Strongest
unkind
inconsiderate
mean
Strong
selfish
ungenerous
unhelpful
thoughtless
cruel
callous
spiteful

• adjective (Context 4)

Sufficiently clothed to be seen in public or by visitors.

Usage Example

"He knocked gently on the bedroom door and waited to make sure everyone inside was undressed before entering."

Strongest
undressed
naked
unclothed
nude
Strong
bare
unpresentable

Similar words to decent

Words similar to decent shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

proper
satisfactory
kind
dressed
clothed
acceptable
respectable
generous
See all synonyms of decent

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Decent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/decent
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