Tactful synonyms

tăkt'fəl

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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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prudent
Capable of exercising sound judgment in practical matters, esp. as concerns one's own interests
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judicious (related)
Having, applying, or showing sound judgment; wise and careful
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courteous
Characterized by gracious consideration toward others.
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sensitive
Responsive to external conditions or stimulation; having sensation:
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polite (related)
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understanding
Showing compassion.
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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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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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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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Tactful Sentence Examples

  • A tactful native minister, Sir Donald McLean, did the rest.

  • She was intelligent and tactful, a faithful wife, a devoted mother and a staunch friend.

  • In his long administration of his latter diocese he was most energetic, tactful and munificent.

  • Naturally tactful and considerate, he never put difficulties in the way of the responsible ministers.

  • Players are advised to be extremely tactful in this situation.

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