Definitions

tact

[takt] / tækt /

NOUN

finesse, thoughtfulness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

common-sense discretion prudence refinement sensitivity subtlety

STRONG

acumen acuteness address adroitness amenity aptness care consideration control courtesy delicacy diplomacy discernment discrimination gallantry head intelligence judgment penetration perception perspicacity poise policy presence repose skill smoothness suavity tactfulness understanding urbanity

WEAK

delicatesse good taste horse sense politicness savoir faire

Antonyms

STRONGEST

carelessness

STRONG

agitation bad manners disregard ignorance impoliteness inability ineptness neglect negligence omission rudeness stupidity thoughtlessness upset

WEAK

indiscretion tactlessness

Example Sentences

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Tact is also part of her broader strategy.

From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2022

Tact Bell: “This burrito — well, let’s just say that everyone in the kitchen tried their best.”

From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2017

Tact is possible here, and effectiveness likely, but I’m afraid even the most tactful raising of the subject is going to hurt her feelings, at least initially.

From Slate • May 23, 2016

"Tact is one of the absolute requirements of a record producer," Martin agreed.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2016

Tact was a quality unknown to her, discretion too, and because gossip was the breath of life to her this stranger must be served for her dissection.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

Vocabulary lists containing tact

Common Senses: Tact, Tang ("Touch")

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"The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak, Part Nine

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