tactfulness

Example Sentences

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Don’t get me wrong here—I’m sure it’s upsetting to listen to your sister-in-law talk trash about your church and religion, but other than the lack of tactfulness, it’s her right to do so.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2021

They must be greeted with respect, compassion and tactfulness.

From Time Magazine Archive

With much of his father's haughtiness of manner he combined a tactfulness and self-control which his father never exhibited.

From The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration by Poole, Reginald Lane

The ease and tactfulness of the answer saved the situation.

From Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion by Mitford, Bertram

As he had meant since boyhood to marry Lois Willoughby when the moment for marriage came, Thor counted this tactfulness in her favor.

From The Side Of The Angels A Novel by King, Basil