Meaning

1 senses
  1. (uncountable, usually)The state or quality of being tactful.

    His tactfulness allowed him to be honest without making enemies.

More definitions
  • Behavior or actions characterized by careful consideration in dealing with others, to avoid giving offense.
  • consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

Forms

plural: tactfulnesses
Singulartactfulness

uncountable

Synonyms

1 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense:tact

Antonyms

1 antonyms

Word family

1 related words
Relatedtactful

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