Indelicateness and Refinement

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Indelicateness noun - The quality or state of lacking refinement or good taste.

Usage example: the well-known indelicateness of the comedian's humor made him a poor choice for master of ceremonies

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Refinement is an antonym for indelicateness.

Refinement noun - An instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill.

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Indelicateness is an antonym for refinement.

Nearby Words: refined, refine, refining, refiner

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Refinement and Indelicateness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 03, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/indelicateness/refinement

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