indelicate

[英] [ɪnˈdelɪkɪt] [美] [ɪnˈdɛlɪkɪt] 生词本

adj.

adv.

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  • 英英释义

1. ADJ-GRADED 粗野的;无礼的;令人窘迫的 If something or someone is indelicate, they are rude or embarrassing. 
  • She really could not touch upon such an indelicate subject.

    她实在不想触碰如此令人窘迫的话题。

Adjective

1. in violation of good taste even verging on the indecent;

  • "an indelicate remark"
  • "an off-color joke"

2. lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct;

  • "indecorous behavior"

3. verging on the indecent;

  • "an indelicate proposition"