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tactful

[ takt-fuhl ]

adjective

  1. having or manifesting tact:

    a tactful person;

    a tactful reply.



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Other Word Forms

  • ٲ·ڳܱ· adverb
  • ٲ·ڳܱ·Ա noun
  • ܲ·ٲ·ڳܱ adjective
  • un·ٲ·ڳܱ· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of tactful1

First recorded in 1860–65; tact + -ful
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His films are tactful contemporary explorations of the disparities humans have been grappling with ever since the development of the modern world.

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Elliott wasn’t too keen on Trump’s handling of abortion and said that when it comes to the former president’s rhetoric, “He just needs to learn how to be tactful and shut his mouth.”

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They said McLaurin has voiced his concerns and frustrations, but in a tactful way that shows a commitment to the team.

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That is an act of decency, and your “direct responses” are actually pretty tactful.

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is a tactful way to respond to her when she criticizes what he used to look like?

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