indelicately
/ɪnˈdɛlɪkətli/
adverb
- In a way that lacks tact, sensitivity, or good manners; rudely or offensively.
- The reporter indelicately pressed the grieving family for details.
- He indelicately asked about her age, not realizing it was a sensitive topic.
- She indelicately interrupted the speaker to correct a minor error.
- In a crude or unrefined manner.
- The food was indelicately served on chipped plates.
- He indelicately shoved his way through the crowd.
- The sculpture was indelicately carved, with rough edges everywhere.
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