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tactfulness

[takt-fuhl-nis] / ˈtækt fəl nɪs /


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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

The two girls showed their appreciation for his tactfulness in different ways.

From The Sins of the Children A Novel by Cosmo Hamilton

Franklin was somewhat impressed with the swiftness of acquaintanceships and of general affairs in this new land, but he retained his own tactfulness and made polite assurances of aid should it become possible.

From The Girl at the Halfway House A Story of the Plains by Emerson Hough

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 Basil King


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