INDELICATE


Meaning of INDELICATE in English

adj.

Pronunciation: -li-k ə t

Function: adjective

Date: 1742

: 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

synonyms see INDECOROUS

– in · del · i · cate · ly adverb

– in · del · i · cate · ness noun

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