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Webster 1913 Edition


Maladdress

Malˊad-dress′

,
Noun.
[
Mal-
+
address
.]
Bad address; an awkward, tactless, or offensive way of accosting one or talking with one.
W. D. Howells.

Definition 2024


maladdress

maladdress

English

Noun

maladdress (uncountable)

  1. awkwardness, rudeness or a lack of politeness or tact when speaking to someone