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indelicate Synonyms

Another word for indelicate

Choosing another word for indelicate depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Lacking sensitivity, tact, or good taste; socially awkward or slightly offensive.

Usage Example

"She quickly changed the subject to avoid having to answer his tactless question about her finances."

Strongest
tactless
indiscreet
insensitive
untactful
Strong
undiplomatic
tasteless
impolite
inappropriate
gauche
crass

• adjective (Context 2)

Crude, coarse, or verging on the indecent or vulgar.

Usage Example

"The comedian's late-night routine relied heavily on coarse humor that made several audience members uncomfortable."

Strongest
coarse
crude
Strong
vulgar
indecent
unrefined
unseemly
improper
ribld
off-color

Opposites of indelicate

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

delicate
decent
tactful
diplomatic
decorous
discreet
proper
refined
See all opposites of indelicate

• Nearby Words

indelible
indelibly
indelicacy
indelicate
indemnify
indemnity
indent

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