indecent / outrageous
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indecent
Violates the rules of good behavior, morality, or decency. It is often used for sexually suggestive or improper behavior and speech.
Er machte einen unanständigen Witz, über den niemand lachte.
He made an indecent joke that nobody laughed at.
outrageous
Describes something that exists to an excessive or unfair degree, for example a price, salary, or profit.
Die Bank verlangt für den Kredit unanständig hohe Zinsen.
The bank charges outrageously high interest rates for the loan.
The word is the opposite of 'anständig' (decent, proper). The prefix 'un-' is used to negate adjectives.
Sein Verhalten war unanständig und respektlos.
His behavior was indecent and disrespectful.
In the meaning of 'unmoralisch' (immoral) or 'unziemlich' (improper), the word is often connected with behavior or communication: an indecent proposal, an indecent gesture, indecent jokes.
Er hat ihr ein unanständiges Angebot gemacht, das sie sofort ablehnte.
He made her an indecent proposal, which she immediately rejected.
You can tell whether 'unanständig' means immoral or excessive from the noun. If it refers to behavior or language, the first meaning is intended. If it refers to prices, quantities, or money, the second meaning is intended.
Seine Bemerkung war wirklich unanständig.
His remark was really indecent.
In the meaning of 'übertrieben viel/hoch' (an excessive amount / excessively high), 'unanständig' has an informal and strongly judgmental character. It expresses outrage or envy about an amount perceived as unfair.
Für diese kleine Wohnung ist die Miete unanständig hoch.
For this small apartment, the rent is outrageously high.
dirty
Both words can describe a vulgar or offensive joke. schmutzig more often suggests sexual obscenity or moral wrongdoing, whereas unanständig refers more generally to a violation of good manners or decency. schmutzig is especially appropriate for sexual obscenity; otherwise, unanständig is often the better choice.
Der Mann erzählte beim Essen einen unanständigen Witz.
The man told an indecent joke during dinner.
Der Mann erzählte beim Essen einen schmutzigen Witz.
The man told a dirty joke during dinner.
