What is another word for in delicate?
446 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ ɪn dˈɛlɪkət], [ ɪn dˈɛlɪkət], [ ɪ_n d_ˈɛ_l_ɪ_k_ə_t]
The term "in delicate" is often used to describe situations or matters that require sensitivity, care, and tact. However, there are numerous synonyms that can be used to convey similar meanings. Some examples include "sensitive," "fragile," "subtle," "tricky," "emotional," "delicate," "deliberate," "nuanced," and "diplomatic." Each term conveys a slightly different shade of meaning, which can be used to fine-tune the intended message. Understanding the nuances of language can help us communicate more effectively and avoid misunderstandings, especially in delicate situations where the wrong word choice can have serious consequences.
Synonyms for In delicate:
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adj.
• base- abject ,
- abominable ,
- cheap ,
- common ,
- contemptible ,
- corrupt ,
- depraved ,
- despicable ,
- disgraceful ,
- dishonorable ,
- disreputable ,
- foul ,
- grovelling ,
- humble ,
- ignoble ,
- immoral ,
- indelicate ,
- loathsome ,
- lowly ,
- mean ,
- menial ,
- paltry ,
- pitiful ,
- plebeian ,
- poor ,
- scandalous ,
- servile ,
- shameful ,
- shoddy ,
- sleazy ,
- sordid ,
- sorry ,
- squalid ,
- trashy ,
- ugly ,
- unworthy ,
- vile ,
- worthless ,
- wretched .
- blue ,
- erotic ,
- gross ,
- lascivious ,
- lecherous ,
- libidinous ,
- licentious ,
- lustful ,
- obscene ,
- prurient ,
- ribald ,
- salacious .
- Incult ,
- bawdy ,
- boorish ,
- crass ,
- filthy ,
- foul-mouthed ,
- gruff ,
- impolite ,
- impure ,
- inelegant ,
- loutish ,
- lowdown and dirty ,
- nasty ,
- raffish ,
- raunchy ,
- raw ,
- rough ,
- roughneck ,
- scatological ,
- tacky ,
- uncivil ,
- uncultivated ,
- uncultured ,
- vulgar ,
- vulgarian .
- Blundering ,
- asinine ,
- bovine ,
- churlish ,
- dense ,
- doltish ,
- lowbrow ,
- lumpish ,
- oafish ,
- obtuse ,
- philistine ,
- stupid ,
- witless .
- awkward ,
- backward ,
- barnyard ,
- cloddish ,
- clumsy ,
- grody ,
- ignorant ,
- ill-bred ,
- insensible ,
- loud ,
- loud-mouthed ,
- savage ,
- tactless ,
- unenlightened ,
- ungainly ,
- unskillful .
- Inaffable ,
- Inurbane ,
- Ungenteel ,
- abrupt ,
- bad-mannered ,
- brusque ,
- cavalier ,
- cheeky ,
- contumelious ,
- crusty ,
- curt ,
- disrespectful ,
- flip ,
- fresh ,
- ill-mannered ,
- impertinent ,
- insolent ,
- offhand ,
- rustic ,
- sassy ,
- smart-alecky ,
- ungracious ,
- unmannerly .
- down ,
- down home ,
- down-to-earth ,
- dull ,
- easygoing ,
- folksy ,
- funky ,
- hard-boiled ,
- home folk ,
- homely ,
- homey ,
- lusty ,
- mundane ,
- natural ,
- pragmatic ,
- robust ,
- simple ,
- unidealistic ,
- uninhibited .
- breezy ,
- callous ,
- carnal ,
- corporeal ,
- fleshly ,
- in the gutter ,
- insensitive ,
- loudmouthed ,
- rank ,
- sensual ,
- sexual ,
- swinish ,
- undiscriminating ,
- unfeeling ,
- unsophisticated ,
- voluptuous .
- Unequitable ,
- malodorous ,
- naughty ,
- unconventional ,
- unethical ,
- ungodly ,
- unjust ,
- unrighteous ,
- unrightful ,
- wrong ,
- wrongful .
- careless ,
- hasty ,
- incautious ,
- intolerant ,
- reckless ,
- self-centered ,
- selfish ,
- sharp ,
- short ,
- thoughtless ,
- unceremonious ,
- uncharitable ,
- unkind ,
- unthinking .
- base ,
- brash ,
- brutish ,
- callow ,
- coarse ,
- crude ,
- earthy ,
- embarrassing ,
- immodest ,
- improper ,
- indecent ,
- indecorous ,
- lewd ,
- low ,
- lowbred ,
- off-color ,
- offensive ,
- outrageous ,
- rude ,
- suggestive ,
- tasteless ,
- unbecoming ,
- unblushing ,
- uncouth ,
- unseemly ,
- untactful ,
- untoward .
- fast ,
- hard-core ,
- incontinent ,
- libertine ,
- loose ,
- profligate ,
- questionable ,
- rakish ,
- scurrilous ,
- taboo ,
- unchaste ,
- unclean ,
- unvirtuous ,
- wanton .
- bearish ,
- bluff ,
- blunt ,
- boisterous ,
- brief ,
- cruel ,
- drastic ,
- extreme ,
- hairy ,
- hard ,
- harsh ,
- inconsiderate ,
- rowdy ,
- severe ,
- tough ,
- unpleasant ,
- untutored ,
- violent .
- Unconsiderate ,
- bungling ,
- impolitic ,
- imprudent ,
- inept ,
- injudicious ,
- maladroit ,
- misunderstanding ,
- rash ,
- undiplomatic ,
- unperceptive ,
- unsubtle ,
- unsympathetic .
- artificial ,
- barbaric ,
- barbarous ,
- flashy ,
- foolish ,
- garish ,
- gaudy ,
- hideous ,
- low-down ,
- low-down-and-dirty ,
- makeshift ,
- ornate ,
- ostentatious ,
- outlandish ,
- pretentious ,
- showy ,
- tawdry ,
- trivial ,
- unlovely ,
- unsightly ,
- useless ,
- wild .
- Hot-headed ,
- antisocial ,
- apathetic ,
- asocial ,
- blind ,
- deaf ,
- egocentric ,
- heedless ,
- inattentive ,
- indifferent ,
- listless ,
- madcap ,
- neglectful ,
- negligent ,
- primitive ,
- uncaring ,
- unconcerned ,
- unheeding ,
- unmindful .
- Unhandsome ,
- discreditable ,
- ill-suited ,
- inappropriate ,
- inapt ,
- incongruous ,
- malapropos ,
- unattractive ,
- unbefitting ,
- uncomely ,
- undue ,
- unfair ,
- unfit ,
- unfitting ,
- unflattering ,
- unseasonable ,
- unsuited ,
- untimely .
- abnormal ,
- at odds ,
- bad form ,
- discordant ,
- discrepant ,
- erroneous ,
- false ,
- ill-advised ,
- ill-timed ,
- inaccurate ,
- inadmissible ,
- inadvisable ,
- inapplicable ,
- inapposite ,
- inexpedient ,
- infelicitous ,
- inharmonious ,
- inopportune ,
- irregular ,
- ludicrous ,
- odd ,
- out of line ,
- out-of-place ,
- out-of-season ,
- preposterous ,
- uncalled-for ,
- unwarranted .
How to use "In delicate" in context?
In the typical American household, we throw things around constantly. We jump up and down, knock over things, and generally just make a mess. Our habits and actions can cause damage to delicate objects, like paintings, cups, and mirrors.
A delicate object can be damaged by heat, cold, moisture, or vibration. When we handle delicate items, we need to be careful not to cause any damage.
We need to be careful when cleaning delicate items. We can damage them if we use harsh chemicals or too much water. Instead, we should use a mild soap and water, or a vacuum cleaner with a delicate brush attachment.
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