Indelicacy

usgb/ɪnˈdelɪkəsi/
noun

A lack of good manners or sensitivity when dealing with others.

The indelicacy of his comments left everyone at the table in shock.
Visual representation of "indelicacy" - A lack of good manners or sensitivity when dealing with others

Often appears as...

  • showed an indelicacy
  • indelicacy of his behavior

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Disapproving

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Social Sensitivity

Understand situations where politeness and cultural norms are important to avoid indelicacy in interactions.

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His indelicacy at the formal dinner was embarrassing.
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Emotional Awareness

Consider people's feelings before speaking to prevent indelicacy that can hurt or offend.

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Avoid indelicacy by not making jokes about sensitive topics.
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Cultural Differences

Be aware of cultural variations in manners to avoid indelicacy while interacting with different nationalities.

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What's normal in one culture may be indelicacy in another.
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