What does tactless mean?
Definitions for tactless
ˈtækt lɪstact·less
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Princeton's WordNet
tactless, untactfuladjective
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"
inept, tactlessadjective
revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse
"an inept remark"; "it was tactless to bring up those disagreeable"
Wiktionary
tactlessadjective
having no tact; unaware or intentionally inconsiderate of someone else's feelings
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tactless
Tactless refers to a lack of sensitivity or consideration in dealing with others, frequently resulting in offence, misunderstanding or discomfort. It describes a person who lacks the skill or finesse to communicate or behave in a way that acknowledges and respects the feelings, circumstances or viewpoints of others.
Webster Dictionary
Tactlessadjective
destitute of tact
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tactless in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tactless in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of tactless in a Sentence
John McCain was far more irascible and tactless in his campaign style than Christie has been and he was not known as a bully, maybe it's just because of Chris Christie's size -- he looks like a guy who could just squash you!
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- indiscretCatalan, Valencian
- netaktníCzech
- taktlosGerman
- delicado, indiscretoSpanish
- tahditonFinnish
- tapintatlanHungarian
- 無防備なJapanese
- tactloosDutch
- secoPortuguese
- нетактичный, бестактныйRussian
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