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Tactlessly: meaning, definitions and examples

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tactlessly

 

[ หˆtรฆktlษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

social interactions

Tactlessly refers to the manner in which someone acts without consideration for the feelings or sensitivities of others. It often results in awkward or embarrassing situations. A tactless remark may cause offense or discomfort and is typically unintentional. The term highlights a lack of tact, which is the skill of communicating in a sensitive and understanding way.

Synonyms

bluntly, coarsely, insensitively, rudely

Examples of usage

  • She tactlessly mentioned his recent breakup at the party.
  • His tactless comments about her appearance upset everyone.
  • They tactlessly laughed at the situation, ignoring the pain it caused others.

Translations

Translations of the word "tactlessly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sem tatoo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเค‚เคตเฅ‡เคฆเคจเคถเฅ€เคฒเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taktlos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanpa taktik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะดะตะปะธะบะฐั‚ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bez taktu

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ก็ฅž็ตŒใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sans tact

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sin tacto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taktiksiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋ก€ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ุง ุช tact

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bez taktu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bez taktu

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—  tact

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brez takta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกn takt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะบั‚ัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒจแƒฃแƒ›แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ taktฤฑ olmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sin tacto

Etymology

The word 'tactlessly' is derived from the noun 'tact', which comes from the Latin term 'tactu', meaning 'touch'. The concept of tact began to evolve in the late 18th century as a social skill associated with sensitivity and carefulness in conducting interactions. The -less suffix implies a lack of something; thus, 'tactlessly' translates to a lack of that diplomatic touch. Over time, the use of the term has become common in discussions about social etiquette, where tactfulness plays a crucial role in navigating complex human emotions and relationships. It emphasizes the importance of being mindful of how oneโ€™s words and actions can impact others.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,942, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.