1
[ adjective ] showing skill in handling difficult situations

Synonyms

undiplomatic

Related terms

impolitic

2
[ adjective ] lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others

Synonyms

untactful

Examples

"in the circumstances it was tactless to ask her age"

3
[ adjective ] revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse

Synonyms

inept

Examples

"an inept remark" "it was tactless to bring up those disagreeable"

Related terms

maladroit

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