The spiritual anguish induced by that tactless speech had become noticeably lessened.

She forgave him his rudeness and folly, his tactless speech and his comical face.

This rather tactless speech made the girl suddenly look grave; but it did not quench her vivacity.

Perhaps it was a tactless speech, but Bull was too dazed to think of grace in words.

He meant no harm, I suppose, but I'm bound to say that this tactless speech nettled me not a little.