Tactfully: meaning, definitions and examples
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tactfully
[ หtรฆktfษli ]
in a diplomatic or considerate manner
Tactfully is an adverb that describes the action of handling a situation or conversation in a way that shows sensitivity, thoughtfulness, and diplomacy. It involves being careful not to offend or upset others while still effectively communicating a message.
Synonyms
considerately, diplomatically, thoughtfully
Examples of usage
- She tactfully avoided discussing the sensitive topic.
- He tactfully resolved the conflict between the two parties.
- They tactfully addressed the issue without causing further tension.
Translations
Translations of the word "tactfully" in other languages:
๐ต๐น taticamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคจเฅเคคเคฟเค เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช takvoll
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan bijaksana
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะบัะพะฒะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ taktycznie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ ้ใซ (shincho ni)
๐ซ๐ท avec tact
๐ช๐ธ con tacto
๐น๐ท nazikรงe
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์คํ๊ฒ (sinjunghage)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ุฏุจููู ุงุณู
๐จ๐ฟ takticky
๐ธ๐ฐ taktne
๐จ๐ณ ๆบๆบๅฐ (jฤซzhรฌ de)
๐ธ๐ฎ taktno
๐ฎ๐ธ meรฐ ljรบfmennsku
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะบัะธะบะฐะปัา ัาฏัะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแฅแขแแแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ taktik ลษkildษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ con tacto
Etymology
The word 'tactfully' originates from the noun 'tact', which comes from the Latin 'tactus', meaning 'touch'. The concept of 'tact' evolved to describe a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others. The adverb form 'tactfully' developed to specifically convey the manner in which an action is performed with tact. It emphasizes the importance of thoughtfulness and consideration in interpersonal interactions.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,649, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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