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

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tactfulness

Don’t get me wrong here—I’m sure it’s upsetting to listen to your sister-in-law talk trash about your church and religion, but other than the lack of tactfulness, it’s her right to do so.

From Slate ● Jun. 22, 2021

They must be greeted with respect, compassion and tactfulness.

From Time Magazine Archive

This rule, summed up more particularly in a series of paternal injunctions and affectionate advice, was a marvel of gentleness and tactfulness.

From The Cathedral by J.-K. (Joris-Karl) Huysmans

An incident followed which once more showed the tactfulness of character so desirable and important in a Sovereign.

From The Life of King Edward VII with a sketch of the career of King George V by J. Castell (John Castell) Hopkins

Logical thought, power of appeal and tactfulness never fail to command attention and respect.

From The Writings of Thomas Jefferson Library Edition - Vol. 6 (of 20) by Thomas Jefferson