indelicate

in·del·i·cate

adj \-li-kət\

Definition of INDELICATE

: not delicate: a (1) : lacking in or offending against propriety : improper (2) : verging on the indecent : coarse b : marked by a lack of feeling for the sensibilities of others : tactless

— in·del·i·cate·ly adverb

— in·del·i·cate·ness noun

Examples of INDELICATE

1. Many consider it indelicate to talk about such things in mixed company.
2. <the company considered his indelicate handling of such a personal matter to be unprofessional>

First Known Use of INDELICATE

1742

Related to INDELICATE

Synonyms: brash, graceless, ill-advised, imprudent, inadvisable, indiscreet, injudicious, tactless, undiplomatic, unwise

Antonyms: advisable, discreet, judicious, prudent, tactful, wise

Related Words: dumb, idiotic (also idiotical), moronic, stupid; careless, heedless, inconsiderate, mindless, thoughtless; ill-mannered, improper, inappropriate, indecorous, unbecoming, uncivil, unseemly; foolish, harebrained, nonsensical, preposterous, senseless, silly

Near Antonyms: intelligent, logical, rational, sensible, smart, sound; appropriate, becoming, civil, decorous, proper, seemly; sage, sane, sapient

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