tactless

[ takt-lis ]

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adjective

lacking tact; showing no tact; undiplomatic; offendingly blunt: a tactless remark.

Origin of tactless

First recorded in 1840–50; tact + -less

And if Lennon was tactless, McCartney was a natural diplomat.
What It Was Like to Watch the Beatles Become the Beatles—Nik Cohn Remembers | Nik Cohn | February 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Maybe it was a little tactless for Sandy Powell to act so unimpressed with her third Oscar.
The 22 Best Oscar Moments | The Daily Beast Video | March 8, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST
Was it the tactless non-invitation to Queen Elizabeth II to the D-Day commemoration?
Why Obama Dodged Sarkozy | Eric Pape | June 6, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST
It happens that I am myself a tactless sort of a person, not skillful at avoiding saying what I mean.
The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society | Upton Sinclair
After this tactless outburst, Aunt Gretchen came about and sailed out of the conservatory.
"And That's How It Was, Officer" | Ralph Sholto

For a Prime Minister this outburst was regarded as a little tactless; its essential wisdom has been justified by the event.
Punch, Or The London Charivari, Volume 152, March 21, 1917 | Various
I won his affection by some sort of reminiscent impression which I shall not be tactless enough to explain to you.
Creditors; Pariah | August Strindberg
After that tactless remark, the four brothers-in-law began to feel envious of Raven.
A Treasury of Eskimo Tales | Clara Kern Bayliss

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