Definitions

tactful

[takt-fuhl] / ˈtækt fəl /

ADJECTIVE

thoughtful, careful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

courteous discreet judicious perceptive polite prudent

WEAK

adroit aware cautious civil considerate deft delicate diplomatic gentle observant poised polished politic sensitive skilled skillful suave subtle sympathetic tactical understanding urbane wise

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless foolish impolite incautious reckless rude thoughtless uncivil unmannerly unrefined unwise

WEAK

indiscreet tactless unthoughtful

Example Sentences

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Tactful, the State Clothing Trust spokesman did not suggest that modish men and women are wasting money in their striving for style and chic.

From Time Magazine Archive

Tactful, efficient, she was useful in coping with his famed tantrums, in keeping people out of his way when necessary.

From Time Magazine Archive

Tactful U.S. interpreters finally hinted that the party was over.

From Time Magazine Archive

Tactful Discrimination The bitter, no-quarter rivalry between the New York Herald Tribune's Marguerite Higgins and Homer Bigart became legend among correspondents early in the Korean war.

From Time Magazine Archive

One is the Indignant Confidential; one the Hesitant Tactful; and one the No-Nonsense Efficient.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, February 14, 1917 by Seaman, Owen, Sir

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