Tactful synonyms

diplomatic

Exhibiting diplomacy; exercising tact or courtesy; using discussion to avoid hard feelings, fights or arguments.

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sympathetic

Showing favor, approval, or agreement

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cautious

Full of caution; careful to avoid danger; circumspect; wary

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judicious (related)

Having, applying, or showing sound judgment; wise and careful

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suave

Charming, confident and elegant.

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prudent

Capable of exercising sound judgment in practical matters, esp. as concerns one's own interests

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understanding

Showing compassion.

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courteous

Characterized by gracious consideration toward others.

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observant

The definition of observant is someone who is good at noticing things, or someone who follows the rules and requirements of a particular religion.

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sensitive

Responsive to external conditions or stimulation; having sensation:

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polite (related)

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poised

Ready, prepared.

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politic

The definition of politic is someone who is shrewd, tactful or unethical.

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civil

Of ordinary citizens or ordinary community life as distinguished from the military or the ecclesiastical:

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considerate

Having or showing regard for others and their feelings; thoughtful

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polished

Refined or sophisticated:

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perceptive

Able to perceive quickly and easily; having keen insight or intuition; penetrating

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adroit

Quick and skillful in body or mind; deft.

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aware

Knowing or realizing; conscious; informed

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gentle

Suited to one of good breeding; refined and polite:

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wise

(Historical) Having knowledge of black magic, etc.

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careful

The definition of careful is someone or something that works or thinks in a cautious, thorough or thoughtful way.

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rude (antonym)

Undeveloped, unskilled, basic.

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hasty (antonym)

The definition of hasty is done very quickly, generally with little thought or attention.

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uncivil (antonym)

Not civilized; savage; barbarous; uncivilized.

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thoughtful (related)

Heedful, careful, attentive, etc.; esp., considerate of others; kind

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discreet

Made, done, or situated so as to attract little notice:

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skillful

The definition of skillful is someone or something that shows talent or adeptness.

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indiscreet (antonym)

Not discreet; lacking prudence, as in speech or action

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tactless (antonym)

Having no tact; unaware or intentionally inconsiderate of someone else's feelings

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unthoughtful (antonym)

Unplanned or unthinking

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careless (antonym)

Showing a lack of consideration:

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delicate

Having or showing a sensitive or, sometimes, finicky distaste for what is considered offensive or improper

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ability (related)

Showing sensitivity and skill in dealing with others

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kid-glove

showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people

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level-headed (related)

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businesslike (related)

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forthright (related)

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urbane

The definition of urbane is someone polished, suave or sophisticated.

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