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单词 tactful
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tactful

She has evolved various tactful ways of gently conveying this.You can get the answers you need from family by asking tactful questions.You can do the tactful talking that repairs a friendship or a working relationship.You will find a tactful way to talk to a relative who asks for your advice.You have a better understanding of how a relative feels and find a tactful way to help.You find a tactful way to say no to unfair requests.You find a tactful way to help a friend with a jealous mind.You find a tactful way to change an unfair family situation.You can solve problems for other people in the tactful way that leaves their pride intact.You can find a tactful way to say what you need to at home.WHAT'S the most tactful way of putting my friend in her place?Waste no time trying to devise a tactful way to express yourself.The tactful way you talk to an older relative will get good results.The tactful way you talk to an older relative gets things moving.In a love relationship, true and tactful talking is suddenly easier.At home, tactful talking is needed.True and tactful talking replaces the guessing games - and helps you see a relationship has a future.He is too tactful to comment, but the name of the headhunter involved comes easily enough to his mind.Instead of making too many allowances for a relative, you can do some tactful talking and the atmosphere at home is happier.I'm normally a very tactful person.A relative's question needs a tactful reply.A partner's unexpected question needs a tactful answer.Your fact-finding skills are switched on, so you can ask the tactful questions that unlock vital information.Instead of hoping a partner will guess what you want, it's time to do some tactful talking.He said: 'We do not want to answer any questions but we acknowledge that you are being tactful and careful with your approach.People are more receptive to your plans - and if you need to clear the air, this is a good time to do some tactful talking.

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tactful

British English: tactful /ˈtæktfʊl/ ADJECTIVE
If you describe someone as tactful, you approve of them because they are careful not to say or do anything that would offend or upset other people.
Sometimes it's more tactful not to ask for the truth.
  • American English: tactful
  • Arabic: لَبِق
  • Brazilian Portuguese: diplomático
  • Chinese: 机智的
  • Croatian: taktičan
  • Czech: taktní
  • Danish: taktfuld
  • Dutch: tactvol
  • European Spanish: diplomático
  • Finnish: tahdikas
  • French: délicat
  • German: taktvoll
  • Greek: διακριτικός
  • Italian: avveduto
  • Japanese: 機転のきく
  • Korean: 재치 있는
  • Norwegian: taktfull
  • Polish: taktowny
  • European Portuguese: diplomático
  • Romanian: diplomat
  • Russian: тактичный
  • Latin American Spanish: diplomático
  • Swedish: taktfull
  • Thai: มีไหวพริบดี
  • Turkish: incelikli
  • Ukrainian: тактовний
  • Vietnamese: tế nhị

Chinese translation of 'tactful'

tactful

(ˈtæktful)

adj

  1. 老练(練)的 (lǎoliàn de)
(adjective) 
I decided it wouldn't be tactful to order another beer.
Synonyms
diplomatic
She is very direct. I tend to be more diplomatic.
politic
Many people found it politic to change their allegiance.
discreet
He followed at a discreet distance.
prudent
He is taking a prudent and cautious approach.
understanding
Her boss, who was very understanding, gave her time off.
sensitive
He was always so sensitive and caring.
polished
careful
One has to be extremely careful when dealing with these people.
subtle
delicate
a situation which requires delicate handling
polite
thoughtful
perceptive
considerate
I think he's the most charming, considerate man I've ever met.
judicious
The President authorizes the judicious use of military force.
treating with kid gloves
Opposites
insensitive
,
thoughtless
,
tactless
,
awkward
,
clumsy
,
tasteless
,
untoward
,
gauche
,
indiscreet
,
inconsiderate
,
unsubtle
,
undiplomatic

Additional synonyms

in the sense of careful
Definition
cautious in attitude or action
One has to be extremely careful when dealing with these people.
Synonyms
cautious,
painstaking,
scrupulous,
fastidious,
circumspect,
punctilious (formal),
chary,
heedful,
thoughtful,
discreet
in the sense of considerate
Definition
thoughtful towards other people
I think he's the most charming, considerate man I've ever met.
Synonyms
thoughtful,
kind,
kindly,
concerned,
obliging,
attentive,
mindful,
unselfish,
solicitous,
discreet,
circumspect,
tactful
in the sense of delicate
Definition
showing consideration for the feelings of other people
a situation which requires delicate handling
Synonyms
diplomatic,
sensitive,
careful,
subtle,
thoughtful,
discreet,
prudent,
considerate,
judicious,
tactful

Synonyms of 'tactful'

tactful

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of discreet
Definition
careful to avoid embarrassment when dealing with secret or private matters
He followed at a discreet distance.
Synonyms
tactful,
diplomatic,
politic,
reserved,
guarded,
careful,
sensible,
cautious,
wary,
discerning,
prudent,
considerate,
judicious,
circumspect,
sagacious
in the sense of judicious
Definition
having or showing good judgment
The President authorizes the judicious use of military force.
Synonyms
sensible,
considered,
reasonable,
discerning,
sound,
politic,
acute,
informed,
diplomatic,
careful,
wise,
cautious,
rational,
sober,
discriminating,
thoughtful,
discreet,
sage,
enlightened,
shrewd,
prudent,
sane,
skilful,
astute,
expedient,
circumspect,
well-advised,
well-judged,
sagacious (formal),
sapient (ironic)
in the sense of politic
Definition
wise or possibly advantageous
Many people found it politic to change their allegiance.
Synonyms
wise,
diplomatic,
sensible,
discreet,
prudent,
advisable,
expedient,
judicious,
tactful,
sagacious (formal),
in your best interests
in the sense of prudent
Definition
discreet or cautious
He is taking a prudent and cautious approach.
Synonyms
cautious,
careful,
wary,
discreet,
canny,
vigilant,
circumspect
in the sense of sensitive
Definition
responsive to feelings and moods
He was always so sensitive and caring.
Synonyms
thoughtful,
kind,
understanding,
feeling,
kindly,
concerned,
patient,
responsive,
intuitive,
receptive,
attentive,
perceptive,
considerate,
tactful,
unselfish
in the sense of thoughtful
Definition
showing careful thought
Synonyms
well-thought-out,
careful,
cautious,
deliberate,
wary,
discreet,
prudent,
astute,
canny,
mindful,
circumspect,
heedful
in the sense of understanding
Definition
kind, sympathetic, or tolerant towards people
Her boss, who was very understanding, gave her time off.
Synonyms
sympathetic,
kind,
compassionate,
considerate,
kindly,
accepting,
patient,
sensitive,
forgiving,
discerning,
tolerant,
responsive,
perceptive,
forbearing
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