unanständige

Unanständig is a German adjective that translates to indecent, improper, or obscene in English. It describes behavior, language, or content that is considered morally objectionable, offensive to public taste, or sexually explicit. The term can be applied to a wide range of situations, from a suggestive joke to a provocative piece of art or a lewd remark.

The specific meaning of unanständig can depend on social context and cultural norms. What one person considers indecent, another might find acceptable. However, it generally implies a violation of societal standards of decency and propriety. This can include anything that is considered vulgar, lecherous, or excessively revealing in a way that is deemed inappropriate.

In legal contexts, unanständig can be used to define certain offenses, such as the distribution of indecent material or indecent exposure. The threshold for what constitutes "unanständig" in a legal sense is often subject to interpretation by courts and is designed to protect public order and morality. The opposite of unanständig would be anständig, meaning decent, proper, or respectable.