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 Archduke valued this proof of friendly tactfulness on the part of the King very highly, and always afterwards Roumania, in his eyes, was endowed with a special charm.

From In the World War by Czernin von und zu Chudenitz, Ottokar Theobald Otto Maria, Graf

Feminine attentions may be overdone, and Mrs Bosenna showed more tactfulness than her maid.

From Hocken and Hunken by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

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

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