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Tactfulness

noun
1.
Consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense.  Synonym: tact.





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"Tactfulness" Quotes from Famous Books



... in a way an admission of inferiority. And both were frankly inconceivable to her nature. To be fearlessly outspoken in her opinions came easily to her, since she judged solely from the standpoint of her social position. She was equally untrammelled in her actions; and as her tactfulness proceeded from genuine humanity, her bodily vigour remained remarkable and her superiority was serene and cordial, three generations had admired her infinitely, and the last she was likely to see had pronounced her a wonderful woman. Meantime ...
— The Secret Agent - A Simple Tale • Joseph Conrad


Words linked to "Tactfulness" :   thoughtfulness, diplomacy, delicacy, address, tactful, considerateness, discreetness, tactlessness, finesse, consideration, savoir-faire


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