indelicate

Describes something that is lacking in tact, refinement, or good manners; slightly offensive or embarrassing.

ruОписывает что-то, лишённое такта, утончённости или хороших манер; слегка оскорбительное или неловкое.esDescribe algo carente de tacto, delicadeza o buenas maneras; ligeramente ofensivo, inapropiado o que causa incomodidad.frQui manque de tact, de délicatesse ou de bonnes manières; légèrement offensant ou gênant.deBeschreibt etwas, das ohne Feingefühl, Takt oder gute Manieren ist; leicht anstößig oder unangenehm berührend.ptDescreve algo ou alguém que age sem tato, delicadeza ou boas maneiras, podendo ser levemente ofensivo ou embaraçoso.zh形容缺乏得体、圆滑或教养的言行；可能略显冒犯或令人尴尬。arيصف شيئًا يفتقر إلى اللباقة أو الرقيّ أو حسن التصرف؛ وقد يكون مُهينًا بعض الشيء أو محرجًا.

1. Lacking good taste or tact C1 formal

   Describes behavior or remarks that are slightly offensive or inappropriate, often lacking sensitivity.

   • His indelicate comment about her weight made everyone uncomfortable.
   • It was indelicate of him to ask about her salary at the dinner party.
   • She found his jokes to be rather indelicate for the formal occasion.

   ruБестактныйesfalto de tactofrmanquant de tactdeTaktlosptIndelicadozh不得体的arغير لبق

   Sinónimos: coarsecrudegaucheimpoliteinappropriateinsensitiverudetactlesstastelessuncouthunrefinedvulgar

   Antónimos: delicatediplomaticdiscreetpoliterefinedsensitivesubtletactful

2. Lacking propriety in manners C1 formal

   Showing a lack of proper social conduct or refinement.

   • His indelicate behavior at the funeral shocked the attendees.
   • It is considered indelicate to interrupt someone while they are speaking.
   • She was criticized for her indelicate handling of the sensitive topic.

   ruБестактныйesFalta de decorofrManquant de délicatesse en sociétédeTaktlosptIndelicadozh无礼的arغير لبِق

   Sinónimos: boorishcoarsecrudegaucheimpoliteimproperindecorousrudetactlessuncouthunseemlyvulgar

   Antónimos: courteousdecorousdiscreetgenteelpoliteproperrefinedtactful

3. Verging on indecency C2 formal

   Bordering on being improper or offensive, especially in a moral or sexual context.

   • The film contained some indelicate scenes that were not suitable for children.
   • His indelicate remarks about her appearance were widely condemned.
   • The novel was banned for its indelicate descriptions of private matters.

   ruНеприличныйesQue roza lo indecentefrqui frôle l'indécencedeUnanständigptIndelicadozh不雅的arغير لائق

   Sinónimos: bawdycoarseimproperindecentnaughtyoff-colorracyribaldsuggestive

   Antónimos: chastedecentdelicatemodestproperpureseemly

• more indelicate comparative form
• most indelicate superlative form