INDELICATELY

Etymology

Adverb

indelicately (comparative more indelicately, superlative most indelicately)

In an indelicate manner.

Source: Wiktionary


INDELICATE

In*del"i*cate, a. Etym: [Pref. in- not + delicate: cf. F. indélicat.]

Definition: Not delicate; wanting delicacy; offensive to good manners, or to purity of mind; coarse; rude; as, an indelicate word or suggestion; indelicate behavior. Macaulay.

– In*del"i*cate*ly, adv.

Syn.

– Indecorous; unbecoming; unseemly; rude; coarse; broad; impolite; gross; indecent; offensive; improper; unchaste; impure; unrefined.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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