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indelicacy

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ĩ.dɨ.li.kɐ.ˈde.zɐ/in·de·li·ca·de·za

Definition

1

Lack of delicacy; a rude, discourteous act or remark.

Usage examples

“It was an indelicacy to ask such a personal question.”
“He apologized for his indelicacy.”

Common combinations

commit an indelicacya great indelicacy