indelicate

Meanings

• Adjective

  Lacking delicacy or tact; unsuitable or offensive in social situations.

  - "Her indelicate comment caused a stir at the formal dinner."
  - "The indelicate question put the interviewee on the spot."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with indelicate
indecisive , unelastic , inaccessible , indefensible

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Variants

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indelicate , indelicately , indelicateness , indelicatenesses

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Etymology

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From Middle English indelicate, from in- 'not' + delicat 'skilful, delicate'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'indelicate' is related to the word 'delicate', but with a negative connotation.

2. Indelicate actions or words can lead to social faux pas and damaged relationships.

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Related Concepts

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1. Delicacy: Refers to something that is delicate in nature or requires careful handling.

2. Tact: The ability to behave appropriately in social situations, especially when dealing with sensitive or potentially embarrassing issues.

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Culture

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Indelicate words or actions have been a source of humor and social commentary in literature and art. For example, the character of Mrs. Bennet in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is described as indelicate in her persistence in matchmaking for her daughters.

How to Memorize "indelicate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where someone says something indelicate at a formal event, causing discomfort and awkwardness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a lack of tact or delicacy in social situations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Indelicate': I'm Not Delicate, Always Careful Every Time.

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