Definition of tactful Tactful
/tæˈktfʌl/ - [taktful] - tact•ful
We found 4 definitions of tactful from 3 different sources.
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What does tactful mean?
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Adjectivetactful, tactfuller, tactfullest |
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| tactful - having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others; "she was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion"; "a tactful remark eased her embarrassment" | ||
| untactful, tactless lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others; "in the circumstances it was tactless to ask her age" | ||
| considerate showing concern for the rights and feelings of others; "friends considerate enough to leave us alone" | ||
| tactful - showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people; "by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone"; "a tactful way of correcting someone"; "the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill" | ||
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| diplomatical, diplomatic using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people; "the hostess averted a confrontation with a diplomatic chenage of subject" | ||
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