indelicacy

[US]/ˌɪnˈdɛlɪkəsi/
[UK]/ˌɪnˈdɛlɪkəsi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.lack of refinement or tact; an instance of rude or vulgar behavior

Phrases & Collocations

social indelicacy

indelicacy of speech

indelicacy in behavior

indelicacy of thought

indelicacy towards others

indelicacy in conversation

indelicacy of humor

indelicacy in writing

indelicacy of gesture

indelicacy in etiquette

Example Sentences

his indelicacy in addressing the issue surprised everyone.

she apologized for her indelicacy during the meeting.

indelicacy in conversation can lead to misunderstandings.

his indelicacy made the situation even worse.

they were shocked by her indelicacy at the event.

indelicacy can often be avoided with careful wording.

his indelicacy was unintentional but still inappropriate.

she handled the indelicacy of the topic with grace.

indelicacy in public can damage one's reputation.

he learned to avoid indelicacy in his speeches.

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