Indelicacy

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɛlɪkəsi/

Definitions of indelicacy

noun lack of good taste or propriety; an act or remark that is indecent or inappropriate

Example Sentences

A1 She was embarrassed by the indelicacy of his comment.

A2 It is considered an indelicacy to talk about personal matters in public.

B1 The indelicacy of his behavior caused a stir among the guests at the party.

B2 The diplomat's indelicacy in his speech offended many of the attendees.

C1 The author's use of indelicacy in his writing added a layer of complexity to the story.

C2 The film director's deliberate indelicacy in portraying sensitive subjects sparked controversy among critics.

Examples of indelicacy in a Sentence

formal The diplomat's indelicacy in his speech caused an international incident.

informal I was shocked by the indelicacy of his joke at the dinner party.

slang I can't believe the indelicacy of her gossiping about her friends like that.

figurative The indelicacy of his actions left a lasting impression on those around him.

Grammatical Forms of indelicacy

• plural: indelicacies
• comparative: more indelicate
• superlative: most indelicate
• present tense: indelicacy
• future tense: will be indelicate
• perfect tense: has been indelicate
• continuous tense: is being indelicate
• singular: indelicacy
• positive degree: indelicate
• infinitive: to be indelicate
• gerund: indelicating
• participle: indelicate

Origin and Evolution of indelicacy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'indelicacy' originated from the Latin word 'indelicatus' which means 'unrefined' or 'uncultured'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'indelicacy' has evolved to refer to behavior or language that is considered inappropriate or lacking in refinement.