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indelicacy
in·del·i·cate I0098300 (ĭn-dĕl′ĭ-kĭt)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.in•del•i•ca•cy (ɪnˈdɛl ɪ kə si)
n., pl. -cies. 1. the quality or state of being indelicate. 2. something indelicate. [1705–15] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | indelicacy - the trait of being indelicate and offensiveimproperness, impropriety - an improper demeanorgaminess, raciness, ribaldry, spiciness - behavior or language bordering on indelicacy | | 2. | indelicacy - an impolite act or expressionoffense, offensive activity, discourtesy, offence - a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others |
indelicacynounAn improper act or statement:impropriety, indecency, indecorum.Translationsindelicacy
Synonyms for indelicacynoun an improper act or statementSynonyms- impropriety
- indecency
- indecorum
Words related to indelicacynoun the trait of being indelicate and offensiveRelated Words- improperness
- impropriety
- gaminess
- raciness
- ribaldry
- spiciness
noun an impolite act or expressionRelated Words- offense
- offensive activity
- discourtesy
- offence
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