TACTFUL Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word tactful. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for TACTFUL
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| considerate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • showing concern for the rights and feelings of others | ||||||||
| diplomatic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • relating to or characteristic of diplomacy • using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people | ||||||||
| discreet | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint adjective satellite • unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic • heedful of potential consequences | ||||||||
| polite | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc. • not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others adjective satellite • marked by refinement in taste and manners | ||||||||
| sensitive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • responsive to physical stimuli • being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others • able to feel or perceive noun • someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead adjective satellite • hurting • of or pertaining to classified information or matters affecting national security | ||||||||
| thoughtful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • exhibiting or characterized by careful thought • taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention adjective satellite • having intellectual depth • characterized by solemn, sincere manner • considerate of the feelings or well-being of others | ||||||||
| kid-glove | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people | ||||||||
