Meaning | consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense. |
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Synonym | tact |
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Narrower | delicacy, diplomacy, discreetness, finesse | subtly skillful handling of a situation |
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savoir-faire, address | social skill |
Broader | consideration, considerateness, thoughtfulness | kind and considerate regard / regard for others |
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Opposite | tactlessness | The quality of lacking tact |
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Spanish | tacto |
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Catalan | discreció, tacte |
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Adjectives | tactful | having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others |
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tactful | showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people |