: having or showing tact
tactfulness
noun
Examples of tactful in a Sentence
He gave a tactful critique of her story.
It was tactful of her not to criticize me in front of my boss.
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Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
This death does not make Beto a more tactful interviewer.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
Is there a tactful way to caution him to be careful so he doesn’t get used again?
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The next step is for the CISO, through tactful negotiation, to secure the CEO's unwavering support.
—Phillimon Zongo, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
This death does not make Beto a more tactful interviewer.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
Is there a tactful way to caution him to be careful so he doesn’t get used again?
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 25 Aug. 2025
The next step is for the CISO, through tactful negotiation, to secure the CEO's unwavering support.
—Phillimon Zongo, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for tactful
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“Tactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tactful. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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