indelicateness
Indelicateness (noun): - The quality of being lacking in sensitivity, tact, or refinement; behavior or speech that is considered coarse, vulgar, or inappropriate for polite society. - A state or instance of being indelicate — showing a disregard for social conventions, modesty, or the feelings of others.
- (Her lack of tact and coarse behavior was inappropriate for the occasion.)
- (The rude and insensitive nature of his remarks violated social norms.)
- (His humor was inappropriate and showed poor judgment in a solemn setting.)
"Sheer indelicateness": an extreme or obvious lack of refinement.
- The sheer indelicateness of the proposal offended the committee. (The blunt and tactless nature of the suggestion was insulting.)
"To display indelicateness": to show a lack of sensitivity in one's actions or words.
- He displayed indelicateness by asking about her salary at a party. (He violated social etiquette by inquiring about personal finances.)
Indelicate (adj): lacking in sensitivity or refinement; tactless.
- Her indelicate remark caused a stir. (Her tactless comment created tension.)
Indelicacy (n): a synonym for indelicateness; also refers to an instance of such behavior.
- His indelicacy was noted by all present. (His lack of tact was observed by everyone.)
- Tactlessness: lack of skill in dealing with others without causing offense.
- Coarseness: roughness or vulgarity in manner or speech.
- Crudeness: lack of refinement or sophistication.
- Vulgarity: offensive or obscene language or behavior.
"To put one's foot in one's mouth": to say something embarrassing or tactless.
- He put his foot in his mouth with his indelicateness at the meeting. (He made a socially awkward comment.)
"To lack finesse": to be without subtlety or delicate skill in social situations.
- Her indelicateness showed she lacked finesse in diplomacy. (She was not skilled in handling sensitive matters.)