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- [takt-fuh l]
- /ˈtækt fəl/
- /ˈtækt.fəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [takt-fuh l]
- /ˈtækt fəl/
Definitions of tactful word
- adjective tactful having or manifesting tact: a tactful person; a tactful reply. 1
- adjective tactful diplomatic 1
- adjective tactful If you describe a person or what they say as tactful you approve of them because they are careful not to offend or upset another person. 0
- adjective tactful having or showing tact 0
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Origin of tactful
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; tact + -ful
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Parts of speech for Tactful
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tactful popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tactful
adj tactful
- considerate — Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people.
- couth — If you say that someone has couth, you mean that they have good manners and sophistication.
- couther — known or acquainted with.
- discreet — judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
adjective tactful
- delicate — Something that is delicate is small and beautifully shaped.
- diplomatic — of, relating to, or engaged in diplomacy: diplomatic officials.
- gracious — pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
- noncommittal — not committing oneself, or not involving committal, to a particular view, course, or the like: The senator gave us a noncommittal answer.
- observative — Observant; watchful.
Antonyms for tactful
adj tactful
- all thumbs — clumsy
- bearish — On the stock market, if there is a bearish mood, prices are expected to fall. Compare bullish.
- blunt — If you are blunt, you say exactly what you think without trying to be polite.
- brusque — blunt or curt in manner or speech
- call a spade a spade — to speak plainly and frankly
adjective tactful
- indiscreet — not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection: an indiscreet remark.
- outspoken — uttered or expressed with frankness or without reserve: outspoken criticism.
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