Tactful: meaning, definitions and examples

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tactful

 

[ หˆtรฆktfสŠl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tactful

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคฟเคจเฅ€เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taktvoll

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bijaksana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะบั‚ะพะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ taktowny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐ—้…ใ‚Šใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tactful

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tรกctico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผลŸรผnceli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌ์น˜ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุจู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ taktnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ taktickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœ†ๆป‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ taktni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ taktรญskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะดะตะฟั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒฅแƒขแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™dbirli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: intact, tactfully, tactic, tactile, tactless.

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.