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Definition of indelicacy

indelicacy

/ɪnˈdɛlɪkəsi/
in · del · i · ca · cy
Adverb:indelicately
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Plural:indelicacies
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Adjective:indelicate
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• noun

1

The quality of lacking tact, sensitivity, or refined propriety.

Example

"She apologized for the indelicacy of bringing up financial matters at the dinner table."

2

An indelicate, tactless, or improper remark or action.

Example

"The guests politely ignored his occasional social indelicacies throughout the evening."

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• Nearby Words

indefiniteness
indelible
indelibly
indelicacy
indelicate
indemnify
indemnity

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 18th century from the prefix 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'delicacy', which derives via Old French from Latin 'delicatus' (meaning 'alluring, dainty, or tender').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indelicacy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indelicacy
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