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tactful
adjective
(tact-ful)
showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people
Synonyms:
kid-glove,
Examples:
A tactful way of correcting someone.
tactful
adjective
(tact-ful)
having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
Antonyms:
tactless
,
Examples:
She was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion.
A tactful remark eased her embarrassment.
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tactful
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discreet
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diplomatic
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discerning
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diplomatical
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tactless
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considerate
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polite
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respectful
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forthright
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thoughtful
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courteous
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circumspect
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sincere
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personable
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eloquent
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judicious
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forceful
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gracious
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perceptive
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gentlemanly
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shrewd
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empathetic
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witty
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assertive
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businesslike
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careful
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mannerly
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undiplomatic
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sensible
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adroit
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approachable
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canny
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mannered
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clever
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skillful
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confrontational
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persuasive
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truthful
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honest
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compassionate
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conciliatory
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communicative
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sagacious
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tasteful
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skilful
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affectionate
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agreeable
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magnanimous
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nuanced
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pragmatic
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sarcastic
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condescending
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brusque
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glib
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dignified
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judgmental
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straightforward
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conscientious
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subtle
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lawyerly
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gentle
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coolheaded
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succinct
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pushy
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principled
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sly
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flippant
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ungentlemanly
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placatory
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schoolmarmish
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pedantic
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candid
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blunt
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curt
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rude
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statesmanlike
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pithy
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bossy
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erudite
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evasive
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verbose
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levelheaded
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scrupulous
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obtuse
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brusk
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dispassionate
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obstinate
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ungracious
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insincere
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droll
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phlegmatic
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helpful
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punctilious
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diligent
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impertinent
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honorable
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unshowy
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cynical
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obsequious
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maladroit
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tactful
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