tact Synonyms
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- inconsideration
- impoliteness
- discourtesy
- tactlessness
- insensitivity
- indelicacy
- insensitivity
- inconsideration
- indelicacy
- discourtesy
- clumsiness
- clumsiness
- thoughtlessness
- impoliteness
- tactlessness
- inconsiderateness
- thoughtlessness
- inconsiderateness
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- impudence
- impudence
- incivility
- insolence
- disrespect
- awkwardness
- boorishness
- disrespect
- insolence
- rudeness
- boorishness
- rudeness
- disregard
- brashness
- brashness
- disregard
- incivility
- awkwardness
- ungraciousness
- ungraciousness
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tact Meaning
tact (n)
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
tact (n.)
The sense of touch; feeling.
The stroke in beating time.
Sensitive mental touch; peculiar skill or faculty; nice perception or discernment; ready power of appreciating and doing what is required by circumstances.
tact Sentence Examples
- Emily's tactful response diffused the tense situation without causing further conflict.
- The politician's lack of tact led to a series of diplomatic blunders.
- Martha displayed tact by avoiding sensitive topics during the interview.
- The therapist used tact to broach the difficult subject with the patient.
- The teacher showed tact by addressing the student's poor performance privately.
- The boss's tactless comment about the employee's appearance caused unnecessary embarrassment.
- Bob's tactful apology smoothed things over after his mistake.
- The host demonstrated tact by seating the guests thoughtfully to avoid any potential conflicts.
- The speaker's tactful use of humor lightened the mood and engaged the audience.
- The negotiator's tact was instrumental in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement.
FAQs About the word tact
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offenseThe sense of touch; feeling., The stroke in beating time., Sensitive mental touch; peculiar skil
gallantry, sensitivity, manners, consideration,diplomacy, tactfulness, gracefulness, grace, thoughtfulness,courtesy
inconsideration, impoliteness, discourtesy, tactlessness, insensitivity, indelicacy,insensitivity, inconsideration, indelicacy, discourtesy
Emily's tactful response diffused the tense situation without causing further conflict.
The politician's lack of tact led to a series of diplomatic blunders.
Martha displayed tact by avoiding sensitive topics during the interview.
The therapist used tact to broach the difficult subject with the patient.
