Indelicate

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɛlɪkət/

Definitions of indelicate

adjective showing a lack of tact or consideration

Example Sentences

A1 She felt indelicate discussing personal matters in public.

A2 The comedian's jokes were considered indelicate by some audience members.

B1 The politician's indelicate comments caused controversy during the debate.

B2 The artist's indelicate portrayal of nudity sparked debate among art critics.

C1 Her indelicate behavior at the formal dinner shocked the other guests.

C2 The author's indelicate depiction of violence in the novel was met with mixed reviews.

Examples of indelicate in a Sentence

formal She avoided discussing indelicate topics in polite company.

informal I can't believe he made such an indelicate comment at the dinner party.

slang His joke was so indelicate, it made everyone uncomfortable.

figurative The way he handled the situation was indelicate, like a bull in a china shop.

Grammatical Forms of indelicate

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

Origin and Evolution of indelicate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

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

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'indelicate' has come to be associated with behavior or language that is considered rude, offensive, or lacking in sensitivity.