Definition of tactful in English:

tactful

adjective ˈtaktfʊlˈtaktf(ə)lˈtæk(t)fəl

Having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
they need a tactful word of advice
Example sentencesExamples
- Donna may feel conflicted between being tactful and being direct.
- These are the questions at the centre of the author's tactful, patient investigations.
- The issue was not broached in the most articulate or tactful manner, but it did generate quite a bit of discussion on our opinion pages.
- If you want to be kind, courteous, gracious and civil, and tactful, God bless you.
- He must be dignified, he must be tactful and considerate of feelings and of every living creature he sees.
- On my way from the lobby I had been musing over a tactful way to approach the interview.
- Clint and his team were most tactful in giving advice on tactics and fish handling.
- Do you have suggestions on how to handle the power balance or for tactful ways to request what I want?
- So it would appear that from now on I am going to have to be more tactful and diplomatic in my meanderings.
- The tactful use of his skills and a clear understanding of the game have made this young man an instant favourite with the crowds in an alien land.
- Janice, being the tactful veterinarian that I have grown to admire, calmly explained the situation to me in practical terms.
- I want to ask him about it, but can't think of a tactful way of doing it.
- His political opinions were on the Right, but he was tactful in not voicing them in the presence of people he knew to be of a different inclination.
- You're graceful, poised, tactful and exude quite a refined, princess-like presence.
- Some people are going to be disappointed, so I have been as tactful and constructive as possible.
- Be a catalyst for change by letting your actions and voices be heard in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
- The agent was one of the most tactful and discreet people that I have ever met in my life.
- Maxwell was apparently tired of the tactful, diplomatic route Ralph was always preaching to him.
- I'm not sure I could be as tactful about the whole thing as he is, but when it comes down to it, I guess free speech is what we fight for.
- Thus, it is crucial that one be tactful and select his words wisely.
Synonyms
considerate, sensitive, understanding, thoughtful, delicate, diplomatic, discreet, discerning, judicious, politic, perceptive, subtle, careful, treating someone/something with kid gloves
courteous, cordial, polite, decorous, seemly, respectful
informal savvy
dated mannerly

Derivatives

tactfulness

nounˈtaktfʊlnəsˈtaktf(ə)lnəsˈtæk(t)fəlnəs

Your diplomacy, responsible nature and tactfulness will make you popular at your workplace.
Example sentencesExamples
- I had never been able to let go of caution, even when the constant tactfulness and consideration became painful.
- ‘Harry is a next door neighbor,’ apologized Adam, in a whisper, ‘and is not known for his tactfulness.’
- More than that, it is the essence of delicacy and tactfulness in American film.
- Another way is to ensure that managers are well trained in the art of tactfulness and diplomacy and given plenty of opportunity to experience living and working in different cultures.

Definition of tactful in US English:

tactful

adjectiveˈtak(t)fəlˈtæk(t)fəl

Having or showing tact.
they need a tactful word of advice
they were too tactful to say anything
Example sentencesExamples
- The agent was one of the most tactful and discreet people that I have ever met in my life.
- Thus, it is crucial that one be tactful and select his words wisely.
- The issue was not broached in the most articulate or tactful manner, but it did generate quite a bit of discussion on our opinion pages.
- Donna may feel conflicted between being tactful and being direct.
- He must be dignified, he must be tactful and considerate of feelings and of every living creature he sees.
- I'm not sure I could be as tactful about the whole thing as he is, but when it comes down to it, I guess free speech is what we fight for.
- His political opinions were on the Right, but he was tactful in not voicing them in the presence of people he knew to be of a different inclination.
- The tactful use of his skills and a clear understanding of the game have made this young man an instant favourite with the crowds in an alien land.
- If you want to be kind, courteous, gracious and civil, and tactful, God bless you.
- Be a catalyst for change by letting your actions and voices be heard in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
- Some people are going to be disappointed, so I have been as tactful and constructive as possible.
- I want to ask him about it, but can't think of a tactful way of doing it.
- You're graceful, poised, tactful and exude quite a refined, princess-like presence.
- These are the questions at the centre of the author's tactful, patient investigations.
- On my way from the lobby I had been musing over a tactful way to approach the interview.
- So it would appear that from now on I am going to have to be more tactful and diplomatic in my meanderings.
- Maxwell was apparently tired of the tactful, diplomatic route Ralph was always preaching to him.
- Do you have suggestions on how to handle the power balance or for tactful ways to request what I want?
- Janice, being the tactful veterinarian that I have grown to admire, calmly explained the situation to me in practical terms.
- Clint and his team were most tactful in giving advice on tactics and fish handling.
Synonyms
considerate, sensitive, understanding, thoughtful, delicate, diplomatic, discreet, discerning, judicious, politic, perceptive, subtle, careful, treating someone with kid gloves, treating something with kid gloves

单词	tactful
释义	Definition of tactful in English: tactful adjective ˈtaktfʊlˈtaktf(ə)lˈtæk(t)fəl Having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues. they need a tactful word of advice Example sentencesExamples Donna may feel conflicted between being tactful and being direct. These are the questions at the centre of the author's tactful, patient investigations. The issue was not broached in the most articulate or tactful manner, but it did generate quite a bit of discussion on our opinion pages. If you want to be kind, courteous, gracious and civil, and tactful, God bless you. He must be dignified, he must be tactful and considerate of feelings and of every living creature he sees. On my way from the lobby I had been musing over a tactful way to approach the interview. Clint and his team were most tactful in giving advice on tactics and fish handling. Do you have suggestions on how to handle the power balance or for tactful ways to request what I want? So it would appear that from now on I am going to have to be more tactful and diplomatic in my meanderings. The tactful use of his skills and a clear understanding of the game have made this young man an instant favourite with the crowds in an alien land. Janice, being the tactful veterinarian that I have grown to admire, calmly explained the situation to me in practical terms. I want to ask him about it, but can't think of a tactful way of doing it. His political opinions were on the Right, but he was tactful in not voicing them in the presence of people he knew to be of a different inclination. You're graceful, poised, tactful and exude quite a refined, princess-like presence. Some people are going to be disappointed, so I have been as tactful and constructive as possible. Be a catalyst for change by letting your actions and voices be heard in a diplomatic and tactful manner. The agent was one of the most tactful and discreet people that I have ever met in my life. Maxwell was apparently tired of the tactful, diplomatic route Ralph was always preaching to him. I'm not sure I could be as tactful about the whole thing as he is, but when it comes down to it, I guess free speech is what we fight for. Thus, it is crucial that one be tactful and select his words wisely. Synonyms considerate, sensitive, understanding, thoughtful, delicate, diplomatic, discreet, discerning, judicious, politic, perceptive, subtle, careful, treating someone/something with kid gloves courteous, cordial, polite, decorous, seemly, respectful informal savvy dated mannerly Derivatives tactfulness nounˈtaktfʊlnəsˈtaktf(ə)lnəsˈtæk(t)fəlnəs Your diplomacy, responsible nature and tactfulness will make you popular at your workplace. Example sentencesExamples I had never been able to let go of caution, even when the constant tactfulness and consideration became painful. ‘Harry is a next door neighbor,’ apologized Adam, in a whisper, ‘and is not known for his tactfulness.’ More than that, it is the essence of delicacy and tactfulness in American film. Another way is to ensure that managers are well trained in the art of tactfulness and diplomacy and given plenty of opportunity to experience living and working in different cultures. Definition of tactful in US English: tactful adjectiveˈtak(t)fəlˈtæk(t)fəl Having or showing tact. they need a tactful word of advice they were too tactful to say anything Example sentencesExamples The agent was one of the most tactful and discreet people that I have ever met in my life. Thus, it is crucial that one be tactful and select his words wisely. The issue was not broached in the most articulate or tactful manner, but it did generate quite a bit of discussion on our opinion pages. Donna may feel conflicted between being tactful and being direct. He must be dignified, he must be tactful and considerate of feelings and of every living creature he sees. I'm not sure I could be as tactful about the whole thing as he is, but when it comes down to it, I guess free speech is what we fight for. His political opinions were on the Right, but he was tactful in not voicing them in the presence of people he knew to be of a different inclination. The tactful use of his skills and a clear understanding of the game have made this young man an instant favourite with the crowds in an alien land. If you want to be kind, courteous, gracious and civil, and tactful, God bless you. Be a catalyst for change by letting your actions and voices be heard in a diplomatic and tactful manner. Some people are going to be disappointed, so I have been as tactful and constructive as possible. I want to ask him about it, but can't think of a tactful way of doing it. You're graceful, poised, tactful and exude quite a refined, princess-like presence. These are the questions at the centre of the author's tactful, patient investigations. On my way from the lobby I had been musing over a tactful way to approach the interview. So it would appear that from now on I am going to have to be more tactful and diplomatic in my meanderings. Maxwell was apparently tired of the tactful, diplomatic route Ralph was always preaching to him. Do you have suggestions on how to handle the power balance or for tactful ways to request what I want? Janice, being the tactful veterinarian that I have grown to admire, calmly explained the situation to me in practical terms. Clint and his team were most tactful in giving advice on tactics and fish handling. Synonyms considerate, sensitive, understanding, thoughtful, delicate, diplomatic, discreet, discerning, judicious, politic, perceptive, subtle, careful, treating someone with kid gloves, treating something with kid gloves
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