Indelicate and Offensive

Indelicate

Indelicate adjective - Showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations.

Offensive is a synonym for indelicate in obscene topic. In some cases you can use "Offensive" instead an adjective "Indelicate".

Nearby Words: indelicacy, indelicately

Offensive

Offensive adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.

Indelicate is a synonym for offensive in obscene topic. Sometimes you can use "Indelicate" instead an adjective "Offensive".

Nearby Words: offend, offence, offensively
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