in·del·i·cate ( n-d l -kt)adj. 1. Offensive to established standards of propriety; improper. See Synonyms at improper. 2. Marked by a lack of good taste; coarse. 3. Lacking in consideration for the feelings of others; tactless. in·del i·cate·ly adv.in·del i·cate·ness n. |
indelicate [ɪnˈdɛlɪkɪt]
adj
1. coarse, crude, or rough
2. offensive, embarrassing, or tasteless
indelicacy , indelicateness n
indelicately adv
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | indelicate - in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent; "an indelicate remark"; "an off-color joke" tasteless - lacking aesthetic or social taste |
| 2. | indelicate - lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct; "indecorous behavior" indecent - offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters; "an earthy but not indecent story"; "an indecent gesture" improper - not suitable or right or appropriate; "slightly improper to dine alone with a married man"; "improper medication"; "improper attire for the golf course" | |
| 3. | indelicate - verging on the indecent; "an indelicate proposition" indecent - offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters; "an earthy but not indecent story"; "an indecent gesture" |
indelicate
adjective offensive, indecent, vulgar, low, blue, embarrassing, gross, crude, rude, obscene, coarse, improper, suggestive, tasteless, unseemly, untoward, risqué, X-rated (informal), unbecoming, off-colour, immodest, near the knuckle (informal), indecorous She could not touch upon such an indelicate subject.
becoming, seemly, decent, proper, modest, delicate, refined, decorous
becoming, seemly, decent, proper, modest, delicate, refined, decorous
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