Indelicate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /(ˌ)in-ˈde-li-kət/ in·del·i·cate

Meaning & Definition of Indelicate

Indelicate (adjective)

  1. not delicate:
  2. lacking in or offending against propriety, improper
  3. verging on the indecent, coarse

Indelicate (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations

    "the company considered his indelicate handling of such a personal matter to be unprofessional"

    similar: brash, graceless, ill-advised, imprudent, inadvisable, indiscreet, injudicious, tactless, undiplomatic, unwise
    related: dumb, idiotic, moronic, stupid, careless, heedless, inconsiderate, mindless, thoughtless, ill-mannered, improper, inappropriate, indecorous, unbecoming, uncivil, unseemly, foolish, harebrained, nonsensical, preposterous, senseless, silly
    opposite: advisable, discreet, judicious, prudent, tactful, wise
    near: intelligent, logical, rational, sensible, smart, sound, appropriate, becoming, civil, decorous, proper, seemly, sage, sane, sapient

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Indelicate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Indelicate:

brash, graceless, ill-advised, imprudent, inadvisable, indiscreet, injudicious, tactless, undiplomatic, unwise

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Indelicate

Words with the opposite meaning of Indelicate:

advisable, discreet, judicious, prudent, tactful, wise

Related Words for Indelicate

dumb, idiotic, moronic, stupid, careless, heedless, inconsiderate, mindless, thoughtless, ill-mannered, improper, inappropriate, indecorous, unbecoming, uncivil, unseemly, foolish, harebrained, nonsensical, preposterous, senseless, silly

Near Antonyms of Indelicate

intelligent, logical, rational, sensible, smart, sound, appropriate, becoming, civil, decorous, proper, seemly, sage, sane, sapient

Word Forms of Indelicate

Derived words: indelicately (adverb), indelicateness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Indelicate

First known use: 1742

Frequently Asked Questions about Indelicate

What does "Indelicate" mean?

"Indelicate" means not delicate:. As an adjective, it is defined as: not delicate:.

What is another word for "Indelicate"?

Other words for "Indelicate" include brash, graceless, ill-advised, imprudent, inadvisable, indiscreet, injudicious and tactless. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Indelicate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Indelicate"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Indelicate". Common alternatives include brash, graceless, ill-advised, imprudent, inadvisable, indiscreet, injudicious, tactless, undiplomatic and unwise.

What is the opposite of "Indelicate"?

Antonyms of "Indelicate" include advisable, discreet, judicious, prudent, tactful and wise. Near antonyms include intelligent, logical, rational and sensible.

How do you use "Indelicate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Indelicate" in a sentence: "the company considered his indelicate handling of such a personal matter to be unprofessional".

Is "Indelicate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Indelicate" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Indelicate"?

"Indelicate" is pronounced /(ˌ)in-ˈde-li-kət/ and divided into syllables as in·del·i·cate.

What is the origin of the word "Indelicate"?

First known use: 1742.