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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Kaufman argued that Israel had spent nearly a year waiting for American diplomacy to end Hezbollah's attacks on its northern communities, without success.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Since the end of summer, Rezaei and Ghalibaf have declared that diplomacy must start with the United States returning to the memorandum.

— Narges Bajoghli, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of diplomacy

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The researchers conducted the tests from September 8 to 11, using different sensor configurations to assess the system’s sensitivity.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Howard called additionally for a public apology from UMD's tennis club, sensitivity training for players and a donation of tournament funds to a local museum focused on African American history.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 15 Oct. 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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