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

Logical thought, power of appeal and tactfulness never fail to command attention and respect.

From The Writings of Thomas Jefferson Library Edition - Vol. 6 (of 20) by Jefferson, Thomas

She withdrew to the dressing-room and stayed there for a whole solid quarter-of-an-hour, eliminating herself with a tactfulness for which Peter blessed her and Betty became her friend for all time.

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

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