tactful
gb/tˈæktfəl/ us/tˈæktfəl/
B2
Engels
tapintatos
B2
1
tapintatos
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Please be tactful when you talk to her.
Kérlek, légy tapintatos, amikor beszélsz vele.
He gave tactful feedback.
Tapintatos visszajelzést adott.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Do not confuse tactful (polite and careful) with tactical (related to strategy) or tactile (related to touch).
Betekenis
careful not to offend others
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Thema's
communication
|social_skills
|emotions
|workplace
Definitie
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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
tactful
IPA
GB/tˈæktfəl/
US/tˈæktfəl/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
tact - ful (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (tact)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: tactful
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