indelicate
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But she said recent trimming has been indelicate at best.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
Forgive his indelicate language; do not forgive those who resent the fact that the Masterman School once was a rake.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 24, 2023
It’s almost an abrupt, indelicate retort to Ingres’ laborious refinement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2022
Senior aides, worried about having to explain an indelicate, imprecise or speculative remark, rarely make Biden available for long-form interviews.
From Reuters ● Sep. 27, 2022
“Unpleasant. Extremely unpleasant. Even when you know he’ll do the same to you, it’s still a very indelicate thing to do.”
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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