tactless
pronunciation
How to pronounce tactless in British English:
UK [ˈtæktləs]
How to pronounce tactless in American English:
US [ˈtæktlɪs]
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- Adjective:
- lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
- showing skill in handling difficult situations
- revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse
Word Origin
- tactless (adj.)
- "characterized by want of tact," 1830, from tact + -less. Related: Tactlessly; tactlessness.
Example
- 1. We 're used to press behaviour being decried as tasteless or tactless .
- 2. How I longed for the power to unsay my tactless words !
- 3. I 'm sorry , did I say something tactless ?
- 4. Sometimes he is very tactless .
- 5. I 'll never know , because you 'll never be tactless enough to tell me , will you ?