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- [takt-lis]
- /ˈtækt lɪs/
- /ˈtækt.ləs/
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- [takt-lis]
- /ˈtækt lɪs/
Definition of tactlessly word
- adjective tactlessly lacking tact; showing no tact; undiplomatic; offendingly blunt: a tactless remark. 1
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Origin of tactlessly
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; tact + -less
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Parts of speech for Tactlessly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tactlessly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
tactlessly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tactlessly
adv tactlessly
- barbarously — uncivilized; wild; savage; crude.
- bluntly — having an obtuse, thick, or dull edge or point; rounded; not sharp: a blunt pencil.
- brazenly — shameless or impudent: brazen presumption.
- coarsely — composed of relatively large parts or particles: The beach had rough, coarse sand.
- contemptuously — showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful.
adverb tactlessly
- discourteously — In a discourteous manner.
- gauchely — In a gauche manner.
- inappropriately — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- indelicately — In an indelicate manner.
- indiscreetly — not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection: an indiscreet remark.
Antonyms for tactlessly
adverb tactlessly
- delicately — fine in texture, quality, construction, etc.: a delicate lace collar.
- diplomatically — of, relating to, or engaged in diplomacy: diplomatic officials.
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