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tactless

 

[ ˈtæktləs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

social interaction

Having or showing a lack of sensitivity towards others; being blunt or insensitive in one's remarks or behavior.

Synonyms

blunt, brash, indelicate, insensitive

Examples of usage

  • She made a tactless comment about his weight.
  • His tactless behavior offended many people at the party.
  • Don't be so tactless, think about how your words may affect others.

Translations

Translations of the word "tactless" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indelicado

🇮🇳 अशिष्ट

🇩🇪 taktlos

🇮🇩 tidak bijaksana

🇺🇦 нетактовний

🇵🇱 nietaktowny

🇯🇵 無神経な

🇫🇷 malséant

🇪🇸 descortés

🇹🇷 düşüncesiz

🇰🇷 눈치 없는

🇸🇦 غير لبق

🇨🇿 netaktní

🇸🇰 netaktný

🇨🇳 不得体

🇸🇮 netakten

🇮🇸 ótilfinningasamur

🇰🇿 дәмсіз

🇬🇪 უგემოვნო

🇦🇿 nəzakətsiz

🇲🇽 descortés

Etymology

The word 'tactless' originated in the early 20th century, combining the word 'tact' meaning skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations, and the suffix '-less' indicating the absence of tact. It emphasizes the importance of being considerate and diplomatic in social interactions.

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

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,183 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.