1.
imprudent; indiscreet; inappropriate; insensitive
Lacking propriety or showing poor judgment about what is appropriate in a given situation. Often used to criticize behavior that is disrespectful or tasteless, especially during serious or solemn occasions.
不謹慎な発言をして批判された。
He was criticized for making an inappropriate remark.
こんなときに笑うのは不謹慎だ。
It's inappropriate to laugh at a time like this.
災害の直後にイベントを開催するのは不謹慎だという声が上がった。
Voices were raised saying it was inappropriate to hold an event right after the disaster.
USAGE:
Very common in Japanese media and public discourse. In Japan, there is a strong cultural expectation to show restraint during tragedies or solemn events. The phrase 不謹慎狩り (hunting for inappropriate behavior) describes the social media phenomenon of people aggressively calling out others for perceived insensitivity.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 不謹慎な発言 (an inappropriate remark)
- 不謹慎な態度 (an indiscreet attitude)
- 不謹慎だと言われる (to be told something is inappropriate)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 失礼: rude; impolite — broader and lighter; about manners in general
- 非常識: lacking common sense — focuses on violating social norms, not necessarily about solemnity