🤲tact

noun
/tækt/

Meaning

the ability to say or do the right thing without offending others
Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

Example Sentences

She handled the situation with great tact.

He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.

Synonyms

diplomacy, sensitivity, discretion, finesse
Entry 1
diplomacy, sensitivity, discretion, finesse
Entry 2
diplomacy, sensitivity, discretion

Antonyms

bluntness, rudeness, insensitivity, tactlessness
Entry 1
bluntness, rudeness, insensitivity
Entry 2
tactlessness, bluntness, rudeness

Collocations

show tact, act with tact, lack of tact, tact and diplomacy

More Example Sentences

I attempted to contact support repeatedly.

She attempted to contact the support team.

It’s easy to contact support through the app.

She unintentionally chose to avoid eye contact.

He was confident enough not to avoid eye contact.

They’ll attempt to contact support again tomorrow.

I attempted to contact support, but no one answered.

We unintentionally avoid making eye contact sometimes.

I have included my contact details at the end of the email.

She completely shut down emotionally and avoided eye contact.

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a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
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