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tactless
adjective tact·less \ˈtakt-ləs\
: tending to offend or upset people : not showing or having tact
Full Definition of TACTLESS
: marked by lack of tact <tactless comments> <tactless methods>
— tact·less·ly adverb
— tact·less·ness noun
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First Known Use of TACTLESS
circa 1847
Related to TACTLESS
- Synonyms
- brash, graceless, ill-advised, imprudent, inadvisable, indelicate, injudicious, indiscreet, undiplomatic, unwise
TACTLESS Defined for Kids
tactless
adjective tact·less \ˈtakt-ləs\
Definition of TACTLESS for Kids
: having or showing no tact
— tact·less·ly adverb
— tact·less·ness noun
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