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indelicacy Synonyms

Another word for indelicacy

Choosing another word for indelicacy depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
tactlessness
impropriety
Strong
crudeness
coarseness
unseemliness
indecorum
vulgarity

• noun (Context 2)

An indelicate, tactless, or improper remark or action.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
indiscretion
Strong
faux pas
impropriety
gaffe

Opposites of indelicacy

The opposite of indelicacy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

delicacy
tact
decorum
propriety
refinement
discretion
See all opposites of indelicacy

• Nearby Words

indefiniteness
indelible
indelibly
indelicacy
indelicate
indemnify
indemnity

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Indelicacy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/indelicacy
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