TACTFULNESS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

tactfulness

noun

Definition of tactfulness

as in diplomacy

the ability to deal with others in touchy situations without offending them the tactfulness with which the secretary of state handled the diplomatic crisis was commendable

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Noun

His lack of road diplomacy—his road rage—is heightened to psychopathic degrees and puts everyone in his path at risk.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
The two leaders framed their decision as part of efforts to influence diplomacy aimed at ending the war, which are being largely led by Washington.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of diplomacy

Noun

Sharing a row with two strangers on a plane can really test your manners.

— Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
These rules span what Americans would sort into law, ethics, manners and worship, as law professor and an authority on Islamic law Asifa Quraishi-Landes has explained.

— Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of manners

Noun

While one approach by Spoelstra has been to stagger the minutes of Antetokounmpo and Adebayo — with the Heat not playing a true backup center — even that tact has not solved the inside issues.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
Now, anyone can produce anything quickly with the appearance of poise and tact.

— Erica Dhawan, Contributor, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of tact

Noun

Remaining awake late also coincides with the hours when human insulin sensitivity is at its lowest.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
The Action Button has proved somewhat controversial since its release, with users on social media like Reddit criticizing its placement and sensitivity.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of sensitivity

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In World Cup lore, however, his gallantry is doomed to be overshadowed by that of his fellow-goalkeeper from Cabo Verde, Vozinha, who had already produced an uncanny impersonation of a brick wall on the fourth day of the tournament.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
In all of these cases, the effect is largely the same—forging intimacy through some level of generosity or gallantry, coupled with pure, physical proximity—and in 2026, all of them are still technically possible.

— Sara Delgado, Vogue, 9 July 2026

Definition of gallantry

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