| Front | tactful |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /ˈtæktfl/NAmE /ˈtæktfl/ adjective careful not to say or do anything that will annoy or upset other people diplomaticThat wasn't a very tactful thing to say! I tried to find a tactful way of telling her the truth. It might be more tactful if you didn't come to the wedding.  tactless tact•ful•ly/BrE ˈtæktfəli; NAmE ˈtæktfəli/ adverba tactfully worded reply I tactfully suggested he should see a doctor. |
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