Synonyms of tactical

tactical

adjective

ˈtak-ti-kəl 

as in prudent

suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances

made the tactical move of becoming friendly with the journalism teacher, hoping that this would get him appointed editor of the school newspaper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prudent
• desirable
• wise
• possible
• politic
• expedient
• practical
• judicious
• advisable
• useful
• beneficial
• profitable
• advantageous
• utilitarian
• practicable
• feasible
• opportunistic
• timely
• opportune
• seasonable
• self-seeking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unwise
• impractical
• inadvisable
• imprudent
• injudicious
• unprofitable
• inexpedient
• untimely
• unfeasible
• impolitic
• profitless
• inopportune
• unseasonable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tactical

Deputies said tactical teams made their way through steep terrain before reaching Spencer, who then fired several shots. — Brandon Downs, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

More than 30 guns, including numerous pistols, rifles and shotguns, a crossbow, tactical gear, ammunition and electronics, were found by authorities while executing three search warrants at residences associated with the attackers. — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Deepening security, humanitarian crisis In a sign of the continuing security concerns, Haitian police on Saturday arrested Orlando resident Claudin Sainvilus, 45, after allegedly finding an AR-15 rifle and tactical equipment in his luggage. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026

The choice here is likely tactical… What are the voters in this chapter likely to respond to? — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026