indelicacy

Example Sentences

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But it would be a shame if the current call for respectful depictions ruled out an approach that can cleave the knot of the subject with splendid indelicacy.

From The Guardian

His indelicacy made him poorly suited to enter the charged world of wolf politics.

From New York Times

It was an accusation against a close U.S. ally that had never been voiced so publicly and with such indelicacy.

From Seattle Times

In the US, meanwhile, it is consumed by feckless millions who harbor no qualms about the indelicacy of the name.

From The Guardian

Many believed Trump’s indelicacy would end his campaign.

From Salon