tactlessness

The word “tactlessness” has 3 syllables: tact-les-ness.

It's pronounced as /tæktlɛsnɪs/.


What is synonym and antonym for tactlessness?

In the thesaurus, “tactlessness” has 19 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for tactlessness

  • audacity
  • boldness
  • cuteness
  • discourtesy
  • disrespect
  • error
  • gaffe
  • guff
  • ignorance
  • impoliteness
  • ineptitude
  • lapse
  • miscue
  • misjudgment
  • nonsense
  • recklessness
  • rejoinder
  • retort
  • rudeness

Antonyms for tactlessness

  • civility
  • consideration
  • cordiality
  • correction
  • courtesy
  • diplomacy
  • gallantry
  • gentility
  • graciousness
  • politeness
  • smoothness
  • tactfulness

Example Sentences

  • Sarah's tactlessness during the meeting offended several colleagues.
  • John regretted his moment of tactlessness when he made an inappropriate comment.
  • The comedian's humor often crossed the line into tactlessness.
  • Mary was surprised by the level of tactlessness displayed by her friend at the social gathering.
  • The politician's reputation suffered due to his frequent episodes of tactlessness in public speeches.

On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tactlessness, such as: audacity, boldness, civility, consideration, cordiality, correction, courtesy.

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


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