Meaning | Having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others. |
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Examples | - "she was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion"
- "a tactful remark eased her embarrassment"
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Narrower | discerning, discreet | unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic |
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See also | considerate | showing concern for the rights and feelings of others |
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Opposite | tactless, untactful | lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others |
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Spanish | diplomático, discreto |
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Catalan | diplomàtic, discret |
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Nouns | tactfulness | consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense |
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Adverbs | tactfully | showing tact or tactfulness |
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