tactful

The word “tactful” has 2 syllables: tact-ful

It's pronounced as /ˈtæktfəl/


What is synonym and antonym for tactful?

In the thesaurus, “tactful” has 9 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for tactful

  • courteous
  • diplomatic
  • discreet
  • judicious
  • perceptive
  • polite
  • politic
  • prudent
  • respectful

Antonyms for tactful

  • careless
  • discourteous
  • foolish
  • gauche
  • impolite
  • impolitic
  • incautious
  • inconsiderate
  • indelicate
  • reckless
  • rude
  • tactless
  • thoughtless
  • uncivil
  • undiplomatic
  • ungracious
  • unmannerly
  • unrefined
  • untactful
  • unwise

Meanings of tactful

  • adjective
    1. Possessing tact; able to deal with people in a sensitive manner.

Example Sentences

  • She offered a tactful suggestion to improve the project without offending anyone.
  • In delicate situations, it's important to be tactful when expressing opinions.
  • The manager provided tactful feedback to guide the team toward better performance.
  • Despite the challenging circumstances, she remained tactful in her communication.
  • A tactful response diffused the tension during the heated discussion.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tactful, such as: careless, courteous, diplomatic, discourteous, discreet, foolish, gauche.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • honorably
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kindheartedly

  • affectionately
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  • philanthropically
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tact

  • common-sense
  • consideration
  • diplomacy
  • discretion
  • gallantry
  • manners
  • prudence
  • refinement
  • sensitivity
  • subtlety
  • tactfulness

zipped

  • ambiguous
  • bashful
  • blew
  • buzzed
  • careful
  • cautious
  • chased
  • circumspect
  • covert
  • darted
  • dashed
  • discreet
  • drove
  • enigmatic
  • equivocal
  • evasive
  • flew
  • flicked
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  • hummed
  • hurried
  • hushed
  • judicious
  • jumped
  • mum
  • mute
  • neutral
  • raced
  • ran
  • restrained
  • reticent
  • ripped
  • run
  • rushed
  • scooted
  • scurried
  • sped
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  • stepped
  • taciturn
  • tactful
  • traveled
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  • vague
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  • zoomed

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