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Meanings of tactful in English

Catalan
discret
Spanish
diplomático

Having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others.

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discret

Showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people.

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Usage of tactful in English
1
Constructive criticism will need to be couched in a very tactful way.
The South African
2
However, it may be that a tactful, sensitive approach will be preferable!
The South African
3
Sometimes, tactful isn't effective and we need to take a firmer approach.
News.com.au
4
In dress she should be exquisite, in conversation tactful, in manner sympathetic.
The Street Called Straight
5
They wanted their medical providers to be honest, tactful, patient, and supportive.
Pubmed
6
A television reporter asked for details; Puel was too tactful to oblige.
The Guardian
7
The lady patronesses of the great Charity Ball were tactful and unabashed.
The Sowers
8
But they betrayed the truth behind everyone else's tactful facades of indifference.
The favorites: a novel
9
I just, ah... Couldn't think of a tactful way to put it.
Love- from his point of view!
10
Thus Otto had the lively but tactful sympathy of the whole community.
The Fortune Hunter
11
That he would be tactful and considerate in every way she knew.
Dan Merrithew
12
But the ambassador has warned us to be most tactful and circumspect.
Lady Larkspur
13
The tactful barrister drew Hume and Helen outside to discuss immediate arrangements.
The Stowmarket Mystery; Or, A Legacy of Hate
14
Her smile was a sufficient reward for the bit of tactful forethought.
Empire Builders
15
For a time he revolved a long, tactful letter in his mind.
Mr. Britling Sees It Through
16
But when it suited their purpose the Overlords could be impeccably tactful.
Childhood's End
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Tactful through the time
Tactful across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common