tactfulness

American  

[takt-fuhl-nis] / ˈtækt fəl nɪs /

noun

1. the quality or skill of handling difficult or delicate situations without giving offense.

   Her promotion was based on her influence and tactfulness in dealing with outside vendors, managers, and subordinates.

   Showing what some would consider a certain lack of tactfulness, he declared that the emperor's pious works were of no value whatsoever.

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Etymology

Origin of tactfulness

tactful ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

Tactfulness, discretion and the responsibility of keeping men safe from unjust accusations are more important.

From New York Times • Nov. 9, 2017

Tactfulness alone was required,—to be silent when her mistress obviously required silence, to be merry and bright when her mood was expansive and to anticipate her wishes whenever in attendance.

From The Rustle of Silk by Hamilton, Cosmo

Tactfulness, extreme caution and wisdom are equally important.

From Directives from the Guardian by Shoghi Effendi