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TACTLESS Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word tactless. (exact relations)
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blunt
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a broad or rounded end

• used of a knife or other blade; not sharp

• characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

• devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

verb

• make less intense

• make numb or insensitive

• make dull or blunt

• make less sharp

• make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation

brusque
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by rude or peremptory shortness

careless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

adjective satellite

• effortless and unstudied

• (usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration

discourteous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing no courtesy; rude

adjective satellite

• lacking social graces

disrespectful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous

adjective satellite

• neither feeling nor showing respect

ill-advised
adjectiveadj
adjective

• without careful prior deliberation or counsel

impolite
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not polite

impolitic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not politic

inconsiderate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others

adjective satellite

• without proper consideration or reflection

injudicious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking or showing lack of judgment or discretion; unwise

insensitive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not responsive to physical stimuli

• deficient in human sensibility; not mentally or morally sensitive

rude
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking civility or good manners

adjective satellite

• socially incorrect in behavior

• (of persons) lacking in refinement or grace

• (used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

• belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

thoughtless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing lack of careful thought

adjective satellite

• without care or thought for others

uncouth
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

undiplomatic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not skilled in dealing with others

undiscerning
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking discernment

ungracious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking charm and good taste

adjective satellite

• lacking social graces

unkind
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking kindness

adjective satellite

• deficient in humane and kindly feelings

unsympathetic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not sympathetic or disposed toward

• (of characters in literature or drama) tending to evoke antipathetic feelings

adjective satellite

• not having an open mind

• lacking in sympathy and kindness

• not agreeing with your tastes or expectations

untactful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others

Alternatives for BLUNT

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