indelicate
offensive to a sense of generally accepted propriety, modesty, or decency; improper, unrefined, or coarse: indelicate language.
not delicate; lacking delicacy; rough.
Origin of indelicate
1Other words for indelicate
Other words from indelicate
- in·del·i·cate·ly, adverb
- in·del·i·cate·ness, noun
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How to use indelicate in a sentence
The incident started early on in the three-hour flight, when McGarity commenced his indelicate behavior, the filing alleges.
Southwest Passenger Arrested for Masturbating FOUR Times During Flight | Justin Rohrlich, Pilar Melendez | April 4, 2022 | The Daily BeastWhile claiming to understand “the indelicate nature” of the mass firing over Zoom, Compagno argued that the employees actually deserved to be terminated due to low productivity.
Fox News Host Cheers Better.com CEO’s Mass Zoom Firings: ‘I Love This So Much!’ | Justin Baragona | December 8, 2021 | The Daily BeastAvoid lounging attitudes, they are indelicate, except in your own private apartment.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence Hartley"But no one would be indelicate enough to show a want of respect to their religious scruples," answered Harry.
Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks | Bracebridge HemyngThere was nothing unwomanly in flowing hair, there was nothing indelicate.
The Beach of Dreams | H. De Vere Stacpoole
He dimly comprehended, too, that her presence was an indelicate intrusion, but her intentions were so good!
Sevenoaks | J. G. HollandSuch a demand, indelicate in its simplest form, had been further aggravated by a respectful but clear ultimatum.
Murder in Any Degree | Owen Johnson
British Dictionary definitions for indelicate
/ (ɪnˈdɛlɪkɪt) /
coarse, crude, or rough
offensive, embarrassing, or tasteless
Derived forms of indelicate
- indelicacy or indelicateness, noun
- indelicately, adverb
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