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- Dictionarytactful/ˈtaktf(ʊ)l/
adjective
- 1. having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues: "they need a tactful word of advice"
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TACTFUL definition: 1. careful not to say or do anything that could upset someone: 2. careful not to say or do…. Learn more.
having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others. “she was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion” “a tactful remark eased her embarrassment” synonyms: considerate. showing concern for the rights and feelings of others. discerning, discreet. unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic. see more. adjective.
The meaning of TACTFUL is having or showing tact. How to use tactful in a sentence.
If you describe a person or what they say as tactful you approve of them because they are careful not to offend or upset another person. [approval] He had been extremely tactful in dealing with the financial question. [ + in] I decided it wouldn't be tactful to order another drink.
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Definition of tactful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Tactful definition: having or manifesting tact. See examples of TACTFUL used in a sentence.
Define tactful. tactful synonyms, tactful pronunciation, tactful translation, English dictionary definition of tactful. adj. Possessing or exhibiting tact; considerate and discreet: a tactful person; a tactful remark. tact′ful·ly adv. tact′ful·ness n.
TACT meaning: 1. the ability to say or do the right thing without making anyone unhappy or angry: 2. the ability…. Learn more.
Tactful refers to feeling out a situation or person's state-of-mind and acting accordingly. When you're tactful, you know how to approach difficult situations without upsetting or offending anyone.
