Tactful: meaning, definitions and examples
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tactful
[ หtรฆktfสl ]
communication
Having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Synonyms
considerate, diplomatic, polite, thoughtful.
Examples of usage
- She was always tactful, never saying a word out of place.
- His tactful handling of the situation avoided any unnecessary conflict.
- The tactful way she approached the topic made the conversation easier for everyone involved.
behavior
Showing a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations.
Synonyms
discreet, judicious, sensitive, tactician.
Examples of usage
- Her tactful response diffused the tension in the room.
- He demonstrated his tactful nature by carefully navigating the sensitive topic.
Translations
Translations of the word "tactful" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tactful
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคตเคฟเคจเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช taktvoll
๐ฎ๐ฉ bijaksana
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะบัะพะฒะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ taktowny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฐ้ ใใฎใใ
๐ซ๐ท tactful
๐ช๐ธ tรกctico
๐น๐ท dรผลรผnceli
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์น ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุจู
๐จ๐ฟ taktnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ taktickรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆป็
๐ธ๐ฎ taktni
๐ฎ๐ธ taktรญskur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะดะตะฟัั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแฅแขแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษdbirli
๐ฒ๐ฝ tรกctico
Etymology
The word 'tactful' originated from the Latin word 'tactus', which means 'touch'. The concept of tact has been valued throughout history as an essential skill in diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, and conflict resolution. Being tactful involves a combination of empathy, intelligence, and social awareness.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,518, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 22521 touchstone
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