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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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Navigating that kind of rupture would take poise, flexibility, and tact.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

So the challenge for Arbeloa is clear: can he ensure Real's reputation remains in tact, rather than it being stripped away in the first leg of a potentially tenure-shaping tie?

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Abbott later changed tact, removing references to the DOJ letter when he called lawmakers back for a second special session, after Democrats returned from their quorum break.

From Salon • Nov. 22, 2025

The Oxnard team repaired and replaced necessary interior and exterior pieces while keeping the bus’ ’70s spirit in tact.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

“Yeah, I thought that the OPD might have a little more tact than that.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.