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indelicacy

/ɪndɪˈlɪsɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does indelicacy mean?

noun

The quality of being tactless or lacking in delicacy; a tactless or impolitic act or remark.

Example

"Her indelicacy in commenting on his weight was not appreciated at the dinner party."

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