Indelicacy
/ɪnˈdelɪkəsi/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Social Sensitivity
Understand situations where politeness and cultural norms are important to avoid indelicacy in interactions. 
His indelicacy at the formal dinner was embarrassing.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Awareness
Consider people's feelings before speaking to prevent indelicacy that can hurt or offend. 
Avoid indelicacy by not making jokes about sensitive topics.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Differences
Be aware of cultural variations in manners to avoid indelicacy while interacting with different nationalities. 
What's normal in one culture may be indelicacy in another.
Compare with
CoarsenessImproprietyIndecencyIndiscretionRudeSensitivityVulgarity
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