indelicacy

Other forms: indelicacies

Definitions of indelicacy
  1. noun
    the trait of being indelicate and offensive
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    types:
    gaminess, raciness, ribaldry, spiciness
    behavior or language bordering on indelicacy
    type of:
    improperness, impropriety
    an unsuitable or offensive demeanor
  2. noun
    an impolite act or expression
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    type of:
    discourtesy, offence, offense, offensive activity
    a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
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