Tactful synonyms
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Part of speech:
Showing favor, approval, or agreement
Full of caution; careful to avoid danger; circumspect; wary
judicious (related)
Having, applying, or showing sound judgment; wise and careful
Characterized by gracious consideration toward others.
Capable of exercising sound judgment in practical matters, esp. as concerns one's own interests
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Responsive to external conditions or stimulation; having sensation:
Showing compassion.
Ready, prepared.
The definition of politic is someone who is shrewd, tactful or unethical.
Of ordinary citizens or ordinary community life as distinguished from the military or the ecclesiastical:
Having or showing regard for others and their feelings; thoughtful
Refined or sophisticated:
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Able to perceive quickly and easily; having keen insight or intuition; penetrating
Quick and skillful in body or mind; deft.
The definition of observant is someone who is good at noticing things, or someone who follows the rules and requirements of a particular religion.
Knowing or realizing; conscious; informed
Suited to one of good breeding; refined and polite:
(Historical) Having knowledge of black magic, etc.
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)
hasty (antonym)
The definition of hasty is done very quickly, generally with little thought or attention.
uncivil (antonym)
Not civilized; savage; barbarous; uncivilized.
thoughtful (related)
Heedful, careful, attentive, etc.; esp., considerate of others; kind
Made, done, or situated so as to attract little notice:
The definition of skillful is someone or something that shows talent or adeptness.
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
unthoughtful (antonym)
careless (antonym)
Showing a lack of consideration:
Having or showing a sensitive or, sometimes, finicky distaste for what is considered offensive or improper
ability (related)
Showing sensitivity and skill in dealing with others
showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people
polite (related)
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level-headed (related)
businesslike (related)
forthright (related)
The definition of urbane is someone polished, suave or sophisticated.
Find another word for tactful. In this page you can discover 39 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for tactful, like: diplomatic, sympathetic, cautious, judicious, suave, courteous, prudent, sensitive, understanding, poised and politic.