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tactlessly



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The panel concluded "Mr Fletcher invaded the claimant's privacy, broached a highly sensitive topic for her and acted tactlessly."

From BBC Jan. 18, 2022

For all that it’s hokum, this film alludes tactlessly to something pretty real.

From Slate Aug. 31, 2018

The proudly ethnic Greek American family members that Vardalos introduced 14 years ago still butt tactlessly into one another’s lives.

From Washington Post Mar. 31, 2016

Crucial to her plan is Bruno Fiorentino, a regular in the restaurant and – as John tactlessly points out to her one afternoon – the father of 11 children.

From The Guardian Oct. 2, 2010

“Anything to pinch a few pennies,” I said tactlessly.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler




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