Indelicate

B2 16+

Synonyms of indelicate

Antonyms of indelicate

Collocations of indelicate

indelicate remark
Frequency: 70 %

She made an indelicate remark about his appearance.

indelicate behavior
Frequency: 65 %

His indelicate behavior at the party offended many guests.

indelicate joke
Frequency: 60 %

He cracked an indelicate joke that made everyone uncomfortable.

indelicate language
Frequency: 50 %

Using indelicate language in front of children is inappropriate.

indelicate touch
Frequency: 45 %

His indelicate touch made her feel uncomfortable and violated.

Idiomatic Expressions for indelicate

  • Phrase: walk on eggshells
    Meaning: to be very careful about what one says or does in a sensitive situation
    Usage: After their argument, they were walking on eggshells around each other to avoid further conflict.