untactful

Thân thiện

She made an untactful comment about his new haircut.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Lacking tact; not showing consideration for others' feelings or the demands of a situation: The word "untactful" describes a person, action, or remark that is insensitive, blunt, or inappropriate, often causing offense or discomfort because it fails to consider the social context or the feelings of others.

Usage

• "Untactful" is used to criticize behavior or speech that is socially clumsy or inconsiderate. It is the direct opposite of "tactful."
• It often describes a failure to navigate a delicate situation with care.
• Example:

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to be untactful": To habitually or in a specific instance lack tact.
  • He didn't mean to be rude; he was just being untactful.
• "an untactful remark/comment": A specific statement that is insensitive.
  • She made an untactful remark about his weight.

Variants and Related Words

• Tactless (adj): This is a more common synonym for "untactful." The meanings are identical.
  • a tactless observation
• Tact (n): The quality of being sensitive and considerate in dealing with others.
  • She handled the difficult client with great tact.
• Tactful (adj): Possessing or showing tact; the direct antonym of "untactful."
  • a tactful way of giving criticism

Synonyms

• Inconsiderate: Not thoughtful of others.
• Insensitive: Showing no concern for others' feelings.
• Indiscreet: Having, showing, or resulting from poor judgment, especially in speech.
• Undiplomatic: Not tactful or skillful in dealing with people.

Antonyms

• Tactful
• Diplomatic
• Discreet
• Considerate
• Sensitive

Related Phrases

• Put one's foot in one's mouth: To say something embarrassing, wrong, or tactless. (This is an idiom for being untactful.)
  • I really put my foot in my mouth when I asked about her ex-husband.
• Lack of social grace: A formal way to describe untactful behavior.
  • His constant interruptions showed a profound lack of social grace.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
   • in the circumstances it was tactless to ask her age

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tactless