tactful
pronunciation
How to pronounce tactful in British English:
UK [ˈtæktfl]
How to pronounce tactful in American English:
US [ˈtæktfəl]
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- Adjective:
- having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
- showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people
Word Origin
- tactful (adj.)
- 1844, from tact + -ful. Related: Tactfully; tactfulness.
Example
- 1. In those days kristo das pal was the tactful politician , and rajendrahal mitra the valiant fighter .
- 2. This is the perfect time to make tactful but honest suggestions about improving sexual technique .
- 3. But writing legislation which protects ordinary people yet does not constrain the press 's freedom is hard-witness the experience of france , which has a privacy law and a tradition of excessively tactful newspapers .