单词	indelicateness
释义	indelicate adjective in·​del·​i·​cate (ˌ)in-ˈde-li-kət  : 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 indelicately adverb indelicateness noun Synonyms brash graceless ill-advised imprudent inadvisable indiscreet injudicious tactless undiplomatic unwise See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Many consider it indelicate to talk about such things in mixed company. the company considered his indelicate handling of such a personal matter to be unprofessional Recent Examples on the Web And oversteer never feels more than an indelicate throttle-prod away, especially on damp roads and with modest tires. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 31 May 2022 Noom is hardly the only company to be accused of indelicate messaging. Laura Forman, WSJ, 1 Feb. 2022 It has been estimated that at least a million limericks — good, mediocre and indelicate — are in existence today. Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Dec. 2021 The loss of Lawrence is a huge blow, but at the risk of sounding indelicate, Lawrence was the unit’s best player last season and how did that turn out? David Moore, Dallas News, 17 Sep. 2021 For example, someone who remains calm and refrains from using indelicate words in high-pressure situations gives off a feeling of control even when those around them are losing their heads. Jon Michail, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021 There is her decadence and indelicate sense of fancy; her fascination with animals and with bodies, both otherworldly and profane. Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2020 At first, Louisa had been horrified by the clumsy, indelicate house, though her horror was silent. Susan Choi, The New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2020 Some in Fall River are less than excited to be known as Lizzietown or Bordenville or any number of indelicate nicknames. Andrea Simakis, cleveland, 20 Oct. 2019 See More Word History First Known Use 1742, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition indelicate adjective in·​del·​i·​cate in-ˈde-li-kət  : not polite or proper : coarse an indelicate subject indelicateness noun 1 as in rudeness the quality or state of lacking refinement or good taste the well-known indelicateness of the comedian's humor made him a poor choice for master of ceremonies Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance rudeness crassness lowness roughness raffishness coarseness grossness commonness indelicacy crudeness vulgarity tastelessness rawness crudity boorishness brutishness rusticity artlessness churlishness uncouthness rowdiness insensitiveness loutishness gracelessness inelegance kitsch insensitivity clownishness thoughtlessness tackiness unsophistication Antonyms & Near Antonyms cultivation polish refinement genteelness gentility urbanity elegance tastefulness grace sensitivity consideration graciousness courtliness thoughtfulness See More 2 as in unfitness the quality or state of not being socially proper the indelicateness of the topic makes it a poor choice for dinner conversation Synonyms & Similar Words unfitness indecorousness inappropriateness disrespect unbecomingness indecorum untowardness unseemliness incorrectness indecency coarseness impropriety rudeness discourteousness vulgarity indiscreetness indiscretion crudeness imprudence inconsiderateness naughtiness impoliteness incivility churlishness ungraciousness insolence impudence inconsideration immodesty impertinence Antonyms & Near Antonyms suitability fitness appropriateness correctness decorum decorousness propriety decency rightness discretion prudence form seemliness suitableness properness manners etiquette consideration proprieties genteelness gentility graciousness thoughtfulness considerateness See More
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