Synonyms & related words for indelicate

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of indelicate — including indecorous, unseemly, indiscreet, indecent, uncouth, unbecoming. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to indelicate

Explore words related to indelicate — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include indelicately, tactless, indelicacy, indecorousness, impolite, ungentlemanly, impertinent, untactful. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for indelicate

Common synonyms for indelicate include indecorous, unseemly, indiscreet, indecent, uncouth, unbecoming, undignified, rude — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does indelicate come from?

The word indelicate breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: in-, from Latin in (“not”); and -delicat, from Latin delicatus (“delicate, dainty”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.