Off-colour (Adjective)
Meaning
In violation of good taste even verging on the indecent; "an indelicate remark"; "an off-color joke".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The comedian's off-colour jokes often left the audience divided between laughter and discomfort.
- She made an off-colour comment about her sister's appearance that left everyone in the room feeling uneasy.
- The movie's off-colour humour was not well-received by critics who deemed it tasteless and unnecessary.
- His off-colour remarks about women sparked outrage on social media, leading to a public apology.
- The off-colour joke told by the host at the awards ceremony fell flat and was met with awkward silence.