Noun: indelicacy in'de-lu-ku-see
- The trait of being indelicate and offensive
"His indelicacy in discussing private matters made everyone uncomfortable"
- An impolite act or expression
"His indelicacy in discussing personal matters made others uncomfortable"
Derived forms: indelicacies
Type of: discourtesy, improperness, impropriety, offence [Brit, Cdn], offense [US], offensive activity
Encyclopedia: Indelicacy