tactfulness
Definition
Noun: 1. The quality of being considerate and skillful in dealing with others, especially to avoid causing offense or distress. It involves sensitivity, discretion, and thoughtful judgment in social interactions.
Usage
Tactfulness is a quality or characteristic attributed to a person or their behavior. It is used to describe a careful, diplomatic approach in communication and action. - It is an uncountable noun. - It is often used in formal or professional contexts but applies to all social situations. - Common collocations include: show tactfulness, demonstrate tactfulness, with great tactfulness, a lack of tactfulness.
Examples
- Her tactfulness in handling the client's complaint prevented the situation from escalating.
- The manager's tactfulness was appreciated when he delivered the difficult news.
- He lacked the tactfulness required for diplomatic work.
- She resolved the argument with remarkable tactfulness.
Advanced Usage
- In a display of tactfulness: Used to describe a specific instance where this quality is shown.
- In a display of great tactfulness, she changed the subject when the conversation became uncomfortable.
- The tactfulness of (someone/something): A formal structure to attribute this quality.
- We were all impressed by the tactfulness of her response.
Variants and Related Words
- Tactful (adjective): Having or showing tactfulness.
- He made a tactful suggestion.
- Tact (noun): A more common synonym for tactfulness, often used interchangeably, though "tact" can sometimes refer to a single instance of skillful handling.
- She handled the situation with great tact.
- Tactlessly (adverb): In a manner lacking tact.
- Tactlessness (noun): The quality of lacking tact.
Synonyms
- Diplomacy: Skill in managing negotiations and relationships.
- Discretion: The quality of behaving to avoid causing offense.
- Considerateness: Thoughtful regard for the feelings of others.
- Delicacy: Sensitivity in handling difficult matters.
Antonyms
- Tactlessness: Lack of tact.
- Indiscretion: Lack of discretion; imprudence.
- Bluntness: The quality of being direct to the point of rudeness.
- Insensitivity: Lack of concern for others' feelings.
Idioms and Phrases
- To handle with kid gloves: To deal with someone or something very carefully and tactfully.
- You need to handle this sensitive topic with kid gloves.
- To have a light touch: To deal with situations in a delicate and tactful manner.
- As a mediator, he has a very light touch.
Noun
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consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
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