tact

The word “tact” has 1 syllable: tact

It's pronounced as /tækt/

What is synonym and antonym for tact?

In the thesaurus, “tact” has 62 synonyms and 39 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tact along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for tact

acumen
acuteness
address
adroitness
amenity
aptness
care
charm
civility
common-sense
considerateness
consideration
control
courteousness
courtesy
deference
deftness
delicacy
delicatesse
dexterity
diplomacy
discernment
discretion
discrimination
etiquette
finesse
gallantry
gentility
good taste
grace
gracefulness
graciousness
head
horse sense
intelligence
judgment
mannerliness
manners
penetration
perception
perspicacity
poise
policy
politeness
politicness
presence
prudence
refinement
regard
repose
respect
savoir faire
sensitivity
skill
smoothness
suaveness
suavity
subtlety
tactfulness
thoughtfulness
understanding
urbanity

Antonyms for tact

agitation
awkwardness
bad manners
boorishness
brashness
brassiness
carelessness
clumsiness
discourteousness
discourtesy
disregard
disrespect
disrespectfulness
gaucheness
gracelessness
ignorance
impertinence
impoliteness
impudence
inability
incivility
inconsiderateness
inconsideration
indelicacy
indiscretion
ineptness
insensitivity
insolence
loutishness
maladroitness
neglect
negligence
omission
rudeness
stupidity
tactlessness
thoughtlessness
ungraciousness
upset

Meanings of tact

noun
1. The sense of touch; feeling.
2. The stroke in beating time.
3. Sensitive mental touch; special skill or faculty; keen perception or discernment; ready power of appreciating and doing what is required by circumstances; the ability to say the right thing.
4. A verbal operant which is controlled by a nonverbal stimulus (such as an object, event, or property of an object) and is maintained by nonspecific social reinforcement (praise).
5. A maneuver, or action calculated to achieve some end.
6. A maneuver used against an enemy.
7. A sequence of moves that limits the opponent's options and results in an immediate and tangible advantage, typically in the form of material.
verb
1. To use a tact (a kind of verbal operant; see noun sense).

Example Sentences

He handled the sensitive situation with great tact and diplomacy.
In negotiations, it's essential to use tact to maintain positive relationships.
Her ability to speak honestly yet with tact earned her the respect of her colleagues.
The manager addressed the issue with employees with a careful display of tact.
During the interview, he demonstrated his tact by answering difficult questions gracefully.

On this page you'll find 101 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tact, such as: acumen, acuteness, address, adroitness, agitation, amenity, aptness.

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