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- [in-del-i-kit]
- /ɪnˈdɛl ɪ kɪt/
- /ɪnˈdel.ɪ.kət/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-del-i-kit]
- /ɪnˈdɛl ɪ kɪt/
Definitions of indelicate word
- adjective indelicate offensive to a sense of generally accepted propriety, modesty, or decency; improper, unrefined, or coarse: indelicate language. 1
- adjective indelicate not delicate; lacking delicacy; rough. 1
- noun indelicate Having or showing a lack of sensitive understanding or tact. 1
- adjective indelicate not tactful, offensive 1
- adjective indelicate If something or someone is indelicate, they are rude or embarrassing. 0
- adjective indelicate coarse, crude, or rough 0
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Origin of indelicate
First appearance:
before 1735 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1735-45; in-3 + delicate
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Parts of speech for Indelicate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
indelicate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
indelicate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indelicate
adj indelicate
- indecorous — not decorous; violating generally accepted standards of good taste or propriety; unseemly.
- base — The base of something is its lowest edge or part.
- brash — If you describe someone or their behaviour as brash, you disapprove of them because you think that they are too confident and aggressive.
- callow — A callow young person has very little experience or knowledge of the way they should behave as an adult.
- coarse — Coarse things have a rough texture because they consist of thick threads or large pieces.
adjective indelicate
- tactless — lacking tact; showing no tact; undiplomatic; offendingly blunt: a tactless remark.
- impolite — not polite or courteous; discourteous; rude: an impolite reply.
- obscene — offensive to morality or decency; indecent; depraved: obscene language.
- vulgar — characterized by ignorance of or lack of good breeding or taste: vulgar ostentation.
- embarrassing — Causing embarrassment.
Antonyms for indelicate
adj indelicate
- inoffensive — causing no harm, trouble, or annoyance: a mild, inoffensive man.
- decent — Decent is used to describe something which is considered to be of an acceptable standard or quality.
- delicate — Something that is delicate is small and beautifully shaped.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- pure — free from anything of a different, inferior, or contaminating kind; free from extraneous matter: pure gold; pure water.
adjective indelicate
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
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