adjective
- lacking in good taste, refinement, or sensitivity; inappropriate or offensive
- lacking physical delicacy or grace; rough or clumsy
Examples
- His indelicate comments about her appearance made everyone uncomfortable.
- It would be indelicate to ask about their financial troubles.
- The comedian’s indelicate jokes offended many audience members.
- She handled the fragile vase with indelicate movements and nearly dropped it.
- The reporter’s indelicate questions invaded the family’s privacy.
- His indelicate manners at dinner embarrassed his hosts.