indelicacy

noun
UK: /ˌɪnˈdelɪkəsi/
US: /ˌɪnˈdelɪkəsi/

  1. Behavior that is rude or offensive; a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others.

    1. His comments showed an indelicacy.
    2. The interviewer's direct questions about her age felt like an indelicacy to her.

  2. An impolite or embarrassing act or remark.

    1. It was an indelicacy to ask.
    2. I hope you will forgive my indelicacy in mentioning this matter.

Synonyms

impropriety rudeness offense vulgarity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "indelicacy" in English means: Behavior that is rude or offensive; a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others., An impolite or embarrassing act or remark..

The phonetic transcription of "indelicacy" is /ˌɪnˈdelɪkəsi/ in British English and /ˌɪnˈdelɪkəsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "indelicacy": impropriety, rudeness, offense, vulgarity.

Example usage of "indelicacy": "His comments showed an indelicacy.". More examples on the page.