indelicate
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnˈdɛɫɪkət/

Definition & Meaning of "indelicate"in English

indelicate
01

in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most indelicate
Comparative
more indelicate
gradable
02

inappropriate or tactless in behavior or speech

Examples
His indelicate remarks about her personal life were met with discomfort and silence from the group.
03

verging on the indecent

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