TACT Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word tact. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for TACT
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diplomacy | nounn | |||||||
noun • negotiation between nations • subtly skillful handling of a situation • wisdom in the management of public affairs | ||||||||
delicacy | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance • something considered choice to eat • refined taste; tact • slenderness • lack of physical strength • subtly skillful handling of a situation • lightness in movement or manner | ||||||||
discretion | nounn | |||||||
noun • freedom to act or judge on one's own • knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress • refined taste; tact • the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies • the trait of judging wisely and objectively | ||||||||
politeness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage • the act of showing regard for others | ||||||||
prudence | nounn | |||||||
noun • discretion in practical affairs • knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress | ||||||||
subtlety | nounn | |||||||
noun • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude • the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze | ||||||||
tactfulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense • Behavior or actions characterized by careful consideration in dealing with others, to avoid giving offense. | ||||||||
consideration | nounn | |||||||
noun • the process of giving careful thought to something • information that should be kept in mind when making a decision • a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting) • kind and considerate regard for others • a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone • a considerate and thoughtful act | ||||||||
maneuver | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a military training exercise • a plan for attaining a particular goal • a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill • a move made to gain a tactical end • an action aimed at evading an opponent verb • direct the course; determine the direction of travelling • act in order to achieve a certain goal • perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense | ||||||||
plan | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished • an arrangement scheme • scale drawing of a structure verb • have the will and intention to carry out some action • make plans for something • make or work out a plan for; devise • make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form | ||||||||
scheme | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an elaborate and systematic plan of action • a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery • a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole • an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world • a schematic or preliminary plan verb • form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner • devise a system or form a scheme for | ||||||||
sensitivity | nounn | |||||||
noun • (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation • the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences • sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others) • susceptibility to a pathogen • the ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment | ||||||||
stratagem | nounn | |||||||
noun • a maneuver in a game or conversation • an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade | ||||||||
course of action | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mode of action |