indelicate

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent
  2. adjective lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct
  3. adjective verging on the indecent

Etymology

From in- + delicate.

In classic literature

Synonyms

off-color, off-colour

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