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   In·del·i·cate

   /inˈdeləkət/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having or showing a lack of sensitive understanding or tact: "forgive me asking an indelicate question, but how are you for money?" Similar insensitivetactlessundiplomaticimpoliticindiscreetOpposite tactful
   • 2. slightly indecent: "an earthy, often indelicate sense of humor" Similar vulgarcoarserudegrosscrudebawdyracyrisquéribaldRabelaisianearthyindecentimproperindecorousunseemlyunrefinedoff colorobscenedirtyfilthyimpuresmuttylewdsalaciousrawlasciviouslicentiousinformal:bluenaughtynear the knuckle/bonenudge-nudgeraunchyfruitysaucyOpposite cleanpolite

   Derivatives

   • 1. indelicately adverb

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   Synonyms for INDELICATE: inappropriate, improper, indiscreet, tactless, injudicious, careless, imprudent, inadvisable; Antonyms of INDELICATE: advisable, wise, judicious, prudent, discreet, appropriate, sound, logical.

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › indelicateIndelicate - definition of indelicate by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. Slightly at odds with established standards of propriety; somewhat improper, offensive, or coarse: an indelicate joke. See Synonyms at unseemly. 2. Lacking in consideration for the feelings of others; tactless. in·del′i·ca·cy (ĭ-kə-sē) n. in·del′i·cate·ly adv. in·del′i·cate·ness n.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINDELICATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Apr 26, 2024 · indelicate in American English. (ɪnˈdelɪkɪt) adjective. 1. offensive to a sense of generally accepted propriety, modesty, or decency; improper, unrefined, or coarse. indelicate language. 2. not delicate; lacking delicacy; rough. SYNONYMS 1. indecorous, untactful, gauche, rude.

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   Apr 16, 2024 · indelicate in American English. (ɪnˈdelɪkɪt) adjective. 1. offensive to a sense of generally accepted propriety, modesty, or decency; improper, unrefined, or coarse. indelicate language. 2. not delicate; lacking delicacy; rough. SYNONYMS 1. indecorous, untactful, gauche, rude.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › indelicateIndelicate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of indelicate. adjective. in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent. “an indelicate remark” synonyms: off-color, off-colour. tasteless. lacking aesthetic or social taste. adjective. verging on the indecent. “an indelicate proposition” synonyms: indecent. offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters. adjective.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishindelicate adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   likely to be thought rude or embarrassing. We studiously avoided the indelicate subject of her divorce. Definition of indelicate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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