indelicacy
/ɪnˈdɛlɪkəsi/
noun
- Lack of tact, sensitivity, or good manners; an act or remark that is rude or offensive.
- She apologized for the indelicacy of asking about his salary.
- The movie's humor relies on indelicacy, making some viewers uncomfortable.
- His comment about her weight was an indelicacy that embarrassed everyone at the table.
- The quality of being slightly improper or lacking refinement.
- The indelicacy of the joke made it unsuitable for the formal dinner.
- There was a certain indelicacy in the way she discussed private matters publicly.
- He was known for the indelicacy of his language in polite company.
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