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tact

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of tact

the ability to deal with others in touchy situations without offending them
  • With supreme tact, Isabel suggested to her neighbor that her flower garden was probably not the best place for his dog to use as a bathroom.
Synonyms of tact

diplomacy, tactfulness
Words Related to tact

considerateness, consideration, courteousness, courtesy, delicacy, graciousness, sensitivity, thoughtfulness

civility, etiquette, mannerliness, manners, politeness

charm, gallantry, gentility, grace, gracefulness, poise, suaveness, suavity

adroitness, deftness, dexterity, finesse

deference, regard, respect
Near Antonyms of tact

discourteousness, discourtesy, impoliteness, inconsiderateness, inconsideration, indelicacy, thoughtlessness, ungraciousness

impoliteness, incivility

boorishness, brashness, brassiness, loutishness

awkwardness, gaucheness, gracelessness, maladroitness

disrespect, disrespectfulness, impertinence, impudence, insolence, rudeness
Antonyms of tact

clumsiness, insensitivity, tactlessness

Synonym Discussion of tact

tact, address, poise, savoir faire mean skill and grace in dealing with others. tact implies delicate and considerate perception of what is appropriate.
    • questions showing a lack of tact
address stresses dexterity and grace in dealing with new and trying situations and may imply success in attaining one's ends.
    • brought it off with remarkable address
poise may imply both tact and address but stresses self-possession and ease in meeting difficult situations.
    • answered the accusations with unruffled poise
savoir faire is likely to stress worldly experience and a sure awareness of what is proper or expedient.
    • the savoir faire of a seasoned traveler

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