Indelicacy
noun
A lack of good manners or sensitivity when dealing with others.
The indelicacy of his comments left everyone at the table in shock.
Often appears as...
- showed an indelicacy
- indelicacy of his behavior
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Disapproving
noun
An act or statement that is sexually suggestive and considered inappropriate.
The indelicacy in his words made her uncomfortable.
Often appears as...
- indelicacy in his speech
- surprised by the indelicacy
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A lack of good manners or sensitivity when dealing with others.
The indelicacy of his comments left everyone at the table in shock.
Often appears as...
- showed an indelicacy
- indelicacy of his behavior
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
An act or statement that is sexually suggestive and considered inappropriate.
The indelicacy in his words made her uncomfortable.
Often appears as...
- indelicacy in his speech
- surprised by the indelicacy
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Social Sensitivity
Understand situations where politeness and cultural norms are important to avoid indelicacy in interactions.
His indelicacy at the formal dinner was embarrassing.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Awareness
Consider people's feelings before speaking to prevent indelicacy that can hurt or offend.
Avoid indelicacy by not making jokes about sensitive topics.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Differences
Be aware of cultural variations in manners to avoid indelicacy while interacting with different nationalities.
What's normal in one culture may be indelicacy in another.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Sensitivity
Understand situations where politeness and cultural norms are important to avoid indelicacy in interactions.
His indelicacy at the formal dinner was embarrassing.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Awareness
Consider people's feelings before speaking to prevent indelicacy that can hurt or offend.
Avoid indelicacy by not making jokes about sensitive topics.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Differences
Be aware of cultural variations in manners to avoid indelicacy while interacting with different nationalities.
What's normal in one culture may be indelicacy in another.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Sensitivity
Understand situations where politeness and cultural norms are important to avoid indelicacy in interactions.
His indelicacy at the formal dinner was embarrassing.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Awareness
Consider people's feelings before speaking to prevent indelicacy that can hurt or offend.
Avoid indelicacy by not making jokes about sensitive topics.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Differences
Be aware of cultural variations in manners to avoid indelicacy while interacting with different nationalities.
What's normal in one culture may be indelicacy in another.
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