indelicate

/ɪndɪˈleɪtɪt, -leɪtɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

lacking subtlety or tact; tactless

“She found his indelicate joke to be in poor taste.”

2. noun

the quality of being tactless or lacking subtlety

“His indelicate nature made social situations difficult for him.”

Synonyms

  • coarse
  • crude
  • tactless

Antonyms

  • delicate
  • discreet
  • refined