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   Tact·less

   /ˈtak(t)ləs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having or showing a lack of adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues: "a tactless remark"

   Derivatives

   • 1. tactlessly adverb
   • 2. tactlessness noun

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   What is tactless adjective?

   • Definition of tactless adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary saying or doing things that are likely to annoy or to upset other people synonym insensitive It was tactless of you to comment on his hair! Want to learn more? Definition of tactless adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What is the meaning of tactlessness?

   • n., pl. -ries (-rēz′; Fr. -r ē′ ). tactlessness. an act, movement, etc., that is socially graceless, awkward, or tactless. Synonyms: awkwardness, more...

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   What is a tactless person?

   • Since people with tact are polite and respectful, tactless people are the opposite: rude and ill-mannered. Interrupting is tactless. What’s another way to say socially awkward? – Additional Questions How do you deal with a tactless person? Instead of personalising their tactless remarks or behaviour, see it as an issue with them, not you.

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   What is a tactless remark?

   • • Beyond that, it would be tactless to enquire. tactless remark • And then he made all sorts of tactless remarks about the state of the body. tactless meaning, definition, what is tactless: likely to upset or embarrass someone wit...: Learn more.

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   To be tactless is to either be rude (without manners) or inept (without finesse). Either way, it's awkward. Since people with tact are polite and respectful, tactless people are the opposite: rude and ill-mannered. Interrupting is tactless. Wearing a baseball hat in church is tactless. Not holding the door for someone is tactless.

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   Tactless definition: lacking tact; showing no tact; undiplomatic; offendingly blunt. See examples of TACTLESS used in a sentence.

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   TACTLESS definition: not being careful about saying or doing something that could upset someone. Learn more.

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   tactless meaning: not being careful about saying or doing something that could upset someone. Learn more.

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   If you describe someone as tactless, you think what they say or do is likely to offend other people.

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