adverb
- in a way that lacks tact, sensitivity, or good manners; rudely or crudely
Examples
- She indelicately asked about his salary during their first meeting.
- The reporter indelicately pressed the grieving family for details.
- He indelicately interrupted the speaker mid-sentence.
- The comment was indelicately timed, coming right after the announcement.
- She indelicately pointed out his mistakes in front of everyone.
- The question was indelicately phrased and made everyone uncomfortable.