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tactful

1 of 1adjective
/ˈtæktfəl/
Forms:more tactful,most tactful
1

careful not to make anyone upset or annoyed

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  • It's important to be tactful when giving feedback to avoid hurting someone's feelings.
  • He responded to the criticism in a tactful manner, acknowledging the concerns while offering a solution.
  • When discussing sensitive topics, it's essential to be tactful to maintain harmony in the conversation.
  • When discussing difficult decisions with his team, the manager always remained tactful to maintain morale and cooperation.
  • In social settings, she was tactful in steering conversations away from controversial topics to keep the atmosphere pleasant.
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