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Tactful

adjective
/ˈtækt.fəl/

Meaning

showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or difficult situations
showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others

Example Sentences

He gave a tactful response to avoid hurting her feelings.

He is always tactful when giving feedback.

Synonyms

diplomatic, discreet, considerate, polite
Entry 1
diplomatic, discreet, considerate, polite
Entry 2
diplomatic, considerate, discreet, polite

Antonyms

tactless, blunt, insensitive, rude, inconsiderate
Entry 1
tactless, blunt, insensitive, rude
Entry 2
tactless, rude, inconsiderate

Collocations

tactful approach, tactful manner, tactful response, tactful reply, be tactful, tactful suggestion
Entry 1
tactful approach, tactful manner, tactful response
Entry 2
tactful reply, tactful approach, be tactful, tactful suggestion

Related Vocabularies

showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd
making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily
curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
Fair and impartial; treating all parties with justice and without bias.
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
completely dried, having had all moisture removed

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