tactful
gb/tˈæktfəl/ us/tˈæktfəl/
B2
English
tapintatos
B2
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tapintatos
B2
Usage pattern:
be tactful (about [something]); tactful (in [something]); tactful with [someone]
She was tactful when she pointed out the error, so no one felt embarrassed.
Tapintatosan hívta fel a figyelmet a hibára, így senki sem érezte kellemetlenül magát.
Try to be tactful when you bring up the budget cuts at the meeting.
Próbálj tapintatos lenni, amikor az értekezleten szóba hozod a költségvetési megszorításokat.
His tactful refusal kept the conversation friendly.
Learner examples
Please be tactful when you talk to her.
Kérlek, légy tapintatos, amikor beszélsz vele.
He gave tactful feedback.
Tapintatos visszajelzést adott.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse tactful (polite and careful) with tactical (related to strategy) or tactile (related to touch).
Meaning
careful not to offend others
Collocations
a tactful approach
|a tactful way (of saying something)
|a tactful response
|a tactful comment
|a tactful question
|a tactful refusal
|a tactful manner
|a tactful suggestion
|tactful handling (of a situation)
|be tactful with clients
Synonyms
diplomatic (Often suggests managing relationships or conflict carefully.)
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discreet (Emphasizes not saying too much or revealing sensitive information.)
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considerate (Focuses on caring about other people’s feelings.)
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sensitive (Highlights awareness of emotional impact.)
Antonyms
tactless (Not careful about others’ feelings; likely to offend.)
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blunt (Very direct in a way that can seem rude or insensitive.)
Themes
communication
|social_skills
|emotions
|workplace
Definition
Careful with words and actions so you do not upset people.
Showing sensitivity and good judgment in what you say or do, especially in a difficult situation, so that you avoid upsetting or offending people.
Grammar
Dictionary form
tactful
IPA
GB/tˈæktfəl/
US/tˈæktfəl/
Syllables & stress
tact - ful (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (tact)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: tactful
Expressions
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