Term: tactful
tactful (adj) /ˈtækt.fəl/
Similar to: diplomatic; discreet; sensitive; considerate; polite
Definition: careful not to say or do anything that could upset or embarrass other people; having the ability to deal with difficult situations with skill and sensitivity.
Translation: taktisks, iejūtīgs, diplomātisks
Examples: “It was tactful of her not to mention his recent job loss in front of his friends.” “A tactful approach is necessary when giving feedback to a sensitive employee.”
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
tactful (adjective) having or showing tact
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
tactful (adjective)having or showing tact
SYNONYMS:
diplomatic, politicRELATED WORDS:
considerate, courteous, delicate, graceful, gracious, thoughtful; civil, mannerly, polite; charming, gallant, genteel, suave; deferential, dutiful, regardful, respectful; affable, cordial, friendly, genial, hospitable, kind, kindheartedNEAR ANTONYMS:
discourteous, inconsiderate, indelicate, thoughtless, ungracious; ill-bred, ill-mannered, impolite, uncalled-for, uncivil, unhandsome, unmannered, unmannerly; boorish, brash, brassy, caddish, churlish, clodhopping, clownish, loutish, uncouth; disregardful, disrespectful, impertinent, impudent, insolent, rude