adj
tactful
TAKT-fuhl
adj
1
Careful and sensitive when dealing with other people, especially in awkward situations.
"He gave a tactful response instead of criticizing the plan outright."
How to Use Tactful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGood at saying or doing things in a way that avoids upsetting people.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
more tactful comparative, most tactful superlative
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Etymology
From "tact" plus "-ful."