tactless

Example Sentences

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In 2016’s The Mandibles, she created a character whom she described as a “pure piss-take” of herself: belligerent, tactless, a maniacal exerciser–the Ur-Boomer, utterly self-absorbed and an unalloyed financial disaster for society.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

On Wednesday evening, Jones told ITV's Peston programme: "I'm sorry about it. It was tactless and it wasn't well considered", adding "I apologise if I've offended people."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2025

“I know it’s tradition to be happy on Purim, but this year I think it’s tactless to do these carnivals,” said David Heyd.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 25, 2024

The writers — both men — are pigheaded and tactless; their conversations with Penny are very funny.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2023

Müller is rather crude and tactless, otherwise he would hold his tongue, for anybody can see that Kemmerich will never come out of this place again.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque