🤝Tactful

Meaning

showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or difficult situations

showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others

Example Sentences

He gave a tactful response to avoid hurting her feelings.

He is always tactful when giving feedback.

Synonyms

diplomatic, discreet, considerate, polite

Entry 1

diplomatic, discreet, considerate, polite

Entry 2

diplomatic, considerate, discreet, polite

Antonyms

tactless, blunt, insensitive, rude, inconsiderate

Entry 1

tactless, blunt, insensitive, rude

Entry 2

tactless, rude, inconsiderate

Collocations

tactful approach, tactful manner, tactful response, tactful reply, be tactful, tactful suggestion

Entry 1

tactful approach, tactful manner, tactful response

Entry 2

tactful reply, tactful approach, be tactful, tactful suggestion

More Example Sentences

Saying no tactfully is part of professionalism, it is not disrespect.