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indelicate
(in|deli|cate)
Pronunciation:
/ɪnˈdɛlɪkət/
adjective
1
having or showing a lack of sensitive understanding or tact:
forgive me asking an indelicate question, but how are you off for money?
2
slightly indecent:
an earthy, often indelicate sense of humour
Derivatives
indelicately
adverb
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