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tactfulness

[takt-fuhl-nis] / ˈtækt fəl nɪs /
NOUN
tact
Synonyms
STRONG
acumen acuteness address adroitness amenity aptness care consideration control courtesy delicacy diplomacy discernment discretion discrimination gallantry head intelligence judgment penetration perception perspicacity poise policy presence prudence refinement repose savoir-faire sensitivity skill smoothness suavity subtlety understanding urbanity
WEAK
common-sense delicatesse good taste horse sense politicness savoir faire
Antonyms
STRONG
agitation bad manners carelessness disregard ignorance impoliteness inability ineptness neglect negligence omission rudeness stupidity thoughtlessness upset

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

However gifted one may be, he cannot win conspicuous laurels in any calling or avocation, if he be deficient in tactfulness.

From The Writings of Thomas Jefferson Library Edition - Vol. 6 (of 20) by Jefferson, Thomas

Would they end by proving her destruction, notwithstanding all her tactfulness?

From The Hidden Force A Story of Modern Java by Couperus, Louis

They entered and Helen, graciously choosing to overlook the fact that this was evidently Wade's second visit there within a very short time, sought to impress him with her tactfulness to Mrs. Purnell.

From Hidden Gold by Anthony, Wilder