tactless
Example Sentences
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There is, of course, a place for that, too, especially in a film that is a partial send-up of tactless slasher movie tropes.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
In 2016’s The Mandibles, she created a character whom she described as a “pure piss-take” of herself: belligerent, tactless, a maniacal exerciser–the Ur-Boomer, utterly self-absorbed and an unalloyed financial disaster for society.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 31, 2026
By Alan, of course, he is referring to his much-loved and often quoted comedy creation, Alan Partridge - the tactless, self-absorbed and self-styled presenter.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2025
“I know it’s tradition to be happy on Purim, but this year I think it’s tactless to do these carnivals,” said David Heyd.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 25, 2024
Kaede realized that Taisin was self-conscious about it, and that made Kaede feel tactless, clumsy.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
Vocabulary lists containing tactless
Common Senses: Tact, Tang ("Touch")
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The Diary of a Young Girl
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A Doll's House
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