indelicate | ||
1. | [ adjective ] in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent | |
Synonyms: | off-colour off-color | |
Examples: | "an indelicate remark" "an off-color joke" |
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Related terms: | tasteless | |
2. | [ adjective ] in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent | |
Examples: | "an indelicate remark" "an off-color joke" |
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Related terms: | tasteless | |
3. | [ adjective ] lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct | |
Synonyms: | indecorous | |
Examples: | "indecorous behavior" |
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Related terms: | decorous indecent improper | |
4. | [ adjective ] verging on the indecent | |
Examples: | "an indelicate proposition" |
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Related terms: | indecent | |
Similar spelling: |
Indelicato indelicacy intellect indelible intellectual intellection indelibly indelible_ink indwelling |