in delicacy
ɪ noun, plural in·del·i·ca·cies for 2.
1.
the quality or condition of being indelicate.
2.
something indelicate, as language or behavior.
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indelicate (ɪnˈdɛlɪkɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | coarse, crude, or rough |
| 2. | offensive, embarrassing, or tasteless |
| in'delicacy | |
| —n | |
| in'delicateness | |
| —n | |
| in'delicately | |
| —adv | |
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