
Indelicate
Social Sensitivity
Use 'indelicate' to describe a lack of sensitivity, especially in social interactions.
His indelicate questions about her divorce were quite embarrassing.
Respect Boundaries
It's indelicate to ask personal questions when you don't know someone well.
Asking about someone's salary can be seen as an indelicate inquiry.
Cultural Awareness
Consider different cultures when using 'indelicate' as norms vary widely.
A comment that is indelicate in one culture might be fine in another. Compare with
CoarseImpoliteImproperInsensitiveOffensiveRudeTasteVulgar
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