tactfulness

Example Sentences

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Don’t get me wrong here—I’m sure it’s upsetting to listen to your sister-in-law talk trash about your church and religion, but other than the lack of tactfulness, it’s her right to do so.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2021

They must be greeted with respect, compassion and tactfulness.

From Time Magazine Archive

The two girls showed their appreciation for his tactfulness in different ways.

From The Sins of the Children A Novel by Hamilton, Cosmo

Then, with a tactfulness worthy of graver years, she drew away from the dangerous topic.

From The Quickening by Ashe, E. M.

An incident followed which once more showed the tactfulness of character so desirable and important in a Sovereign.

From The Life of King Edward VII with a sketch of the career of King George V by Hopkins, J. Castell (John Castell)