indelicate (Meaning)
indelicate (s)
in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent
verging on the indecent
indelicate (a)
lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct
indelicate (a.)
Not delicate; wanting delicacy; offensive to good manners, or to purity of mind; coarse; rude; as, an indelicate word or suggestion; indelicate behavior.
Synonyms & Antonyms of indelicate
Synonyms:
- imprudent
- inadvisable
- injudicious
- unwise
- indiscreet
- stupid
- inappropriate
- undiplomatic
- improper
- tactless
- careless
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Synonyms:
- indecorous
- idiotic
- foolish
- unseemly
- brash
- graceless
- inconsiderate
- ill-advised
- silly
- dumb
- unbecoming
- thoughtless
- heedless
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indelicate Sentence Examples
- His indelicate jokes made many colleagues uncomfortable.
- The journalist's indelicate reporting lacked sensitivity and respect.
- The politician's indelicate comments about his opponent drew widespread criticism.
- The teacher's indelicate language was inappropriate for a classroom setting.
- The tourist's indelicate behavior at the sacred site offended the local community.
- The gossipmonger's indelicate remarks spread like wildfire, causing unnecessary drama.
- The doctor's indelicate examination of the patient violated their privacy and dignity.
- The artist's indelicate portrayal of the human body sparked controversy and debate.
- The author's indelicate use of profanity detracted from the overall quality of the novel.
- The social media influencer's indelicate comments on body image drew ire from followers.
FAQs About the word indelicate
in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent, lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct, verging on the indecentNot delicate; wanting d
imprudent, inadvisable, injudicious, unwise, indiscreet, stupid,inappropriate, undiplomatic, improper, tactless
proper, tactful, judicious, civil, rational, proper, appropriate, advisable, intelligent, rational
His indelicate jokes made many colleagues uncomfortable.
The journalist's indelicate reporting lacked sensitivity and respect.
The politician's indelicate comments about his opponent drew widespread criticism.
The teacher's indelicate language was inappropriate for a classroom setting.
