indelicate

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In occasionally indelicate detail, “Tusker: Brotherhood of Elephants” studies the reproductive lives of Kenya’s rare “tuskers”—animals whose tusks weigh more than 100 pounds apiece, making them especially attractive to poachers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

It’s not the first time a Bank of England official has been criticized for indelicate suggestions on how to hold down inflation.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

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

“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