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indelicate

UK
/ɪnˈdɛlɪkət/
US
/ɪnˈdɛlɪkɪt/

Translations

indelicateadjective
more indelicate
Comp.
most indelicate
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈdɛlɪkət/
US
/ɪnˈdɛlɪkɪt/
indélicatQui manque de tact ou de délicatesse.
His indelicate remarks about her appearance made everyone uncomfortable.
Ses remarques indélicates sur son apparence ont mis tout le monde mal à l’aise.
grossierSe dit d’un propos ou d’une plaisanterie peu convenable, un peu cru ou vulgaire.
The comedian's indelicate jokes were not well-received at the formal dinner.
Les plaisanteries grossières du comédien ont été mal accueillies lors du dîner officiel.
Additional translations
cruPour des propos, des plaisanteries ou des allusions trop directs ou un peu choquants.
Synonyms
uncouth
crass
coarse
rude
improper
awkward
insensitive
tactless
Antonyms
graceful
refined
delicate

Definitions

indelicateadjective
Lacking sensitivity or tact; likely to cause offense or embarrassment.
His indelicate remarks about her appearance made everyone uncomfortable.
Not suitable for polite or formal situations; coarse or crude.
The comedian's indelicate jokes were not well-received at the formal dinner.
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