TACTFULNESS Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word tactfulness. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for TACTFULNESS
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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 |