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TACTFULNESS Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word tactfulness. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word tactfulness. (close relations)
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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

courtesy
nounn
noun

• a courteous or respectful or considerate act

• a courteous or respectful or considerate remark

• a courteous manner

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

diplomacy
nounn
noun

• negotiation between nations

• subtly skillful handling of a situation

• wisdom in the management of public affairs

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

finesse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• subtly skillful handling of a situation

gentility
nounn
noun

• elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

graciousness
nounn
noun

• excellence of manners or social conduct

• the quality of being kind and gentle

judiciousness
nounn
noun

• good judgment

• the trait of forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluating

poise
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second

• a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium

• great coolness and composure under strain

verb

• be motionless, in suspension

• prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult

• cause to be balanced or suspended

• hold or carry in equilibrium

prudence
nounn
noun

• discretion in practical affairs

• knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

savoir-faire
nounn
noun

• the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion

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

subtlety
nounn
noun

• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

• the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze

thoughtfulness
nounn
noun

• a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

• kind and considerate regard for others

• the trait of thinking carefully before acting

• a considerate and thoughtful act

tact
nounn
noun

• consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

Best Hypernyms For TACTFULNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tactfulness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
considerateness consideration courtesy tact thoughtfulness
Phrases (1)
good manners

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