tact
noun
a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations.
Example Sentences
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The heat-shield discussion, tactfully put aside during the flight, has now resumed thanks to CBS News and others.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
By tactfully building connections before you make your move, you’ll ease your transition into a new field and avoid the career gridlock that often comes from trying to navigate change alone.
From Salon ● Apr. 10, 2025
She also tactfully chastised our city’s many social justice advocacy groups for staying silent about this racially aimed crime spree.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 12, 2023
“We urge Disney to embrace that realistic view and tactfully manage their investments in future sports rights, staffing and overheads to reflect that bearishness,” analyst Michael Nathanson wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2023
They suggested, tactfully, that Mia not go out; she must be tired, they said, they didn’t want her to slip on the ice, but she understood: they didn’t want the neighbors to see her.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
