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- Dictionarytactful/ˈtaktf(ʊ)l/
adjective
- 1. having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues: "they need a tactful word of advice"
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TACTFUL definition: 1. careful not to say or do anything that could upset someone: 2. careful not to say or do…. Learn more.
having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others. “she was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion” “a tactful remark eased her embarrassment” synonyms: considerate. showing concern for the rights and feelings of others. discerning, discreet. unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic. see more. adjective.
The meaning of TACTFUL is having or showing tact. How to use tactful in a sentence.
TACTFUL meaning: 1. careful not to say or do anything that could upset someone: 2. careful not to say or do…. Learn more.
If you describe someone as tactful, you approve of them because they are careful not to say or do anything that would offend or upset other people. Sometimes it's more tactful not to ask for the truth.
Tactful definition: having or manifesting tact. See examples of TACTFUL used in a sentence.
Define tactful. tactful synonyms, tactful pronunciation, tactful translation, English dictionary definition of tactful. adj. Possessing or exhibiting tact; considerate and discreet: a tactful person; a tactful remark. tact′ful·ly adv. tact′ful·ness n.
the ability to say or do the right thing without making anyone unhappy or angry: He's never had much tact, and people don't like his blunt manner. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Kind & thoughtful. accommodatingly. attentively. attentiveness. cooperatively. diplomacy. diplomatically. eunoia. motherly. neighborliness. neighborly. nicely
noun. a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations. Synonyms: poise, diplomacy, sensitivity, perception. a keen sense of what is appropriate, tasteful, or aesthetically pleasing; taste; discrimination. touch or the sense of touch.
Definition of tactful adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
