Indelicate and Polite

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

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Polite is an antonym for indelicate.

Nearby Words: indelicacy, indelicately

Polite adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

Usage example: such matters are never mentioned in polite conversation

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Indelicate is an antonym for polite.

Nearby Words: politeness, politely

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Polite and Indelicate. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/indelicate/polite

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