indelicate

Definition

  • adjective: not polite
  • adjective: not delicate
  • synonyms: rude

Examples

  • Many consider it 'indelicate' to talk about such things in mixed company.

  • an 'indelicate' question

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) the pincers. Yeah, I reckon that too. Hagrid... The last thing I wish to be is indelicate but Acromantula venom is uncommonly rare. Would you allow me to extract a vial or two, purely for academic purposes, (..)
    2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince