Meaning & use
Indelicate
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Lacking tact, discretion, or propriety; embarrassingly blunt or coarse.
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It was indelicate of him to ask about her salary at dinner.
The comedian's indelicate jokes made some audience members uncomfortable.
A note on using this word
Indelicate is often used specifically for remarks or questions that touch on sensitive personal topics without appropriate care.
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