Synonyms for tactful
ˈtækt fəltact·ful

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1. tactfuladjective

   Antonyms:
   tactless

2. tactfuladjective

   Antonyms:
   tactless

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1. tactfuladjective

   having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others

   "she was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion"; "a tactful remark eased her embarrassment"

   Synonyms:
   kid-glove

   Antonyms:
   tactless, undiplomatic, untactful

2. tactful, kid-gloveadjective

   showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people

   "by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone"; "a tactful way of correcting someone"; "the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill"

   Synonyms:
   kid-glove

   Antonyms:
   untactful, tactless, undiplomatic

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1. RAS CARDO REGGAE:

   **(C)(P)- EVIL MEN GET MORE UGLY WITH AGE, WHILE WOMEN WHO ARE EVIL GET MORE TACTFUL, CUNNING, DEMURE,STUNNINGLY SOPHISTICATED, PRETTIER, AND WISE. WHO CAN DENY? JUST LOOK AROUND YOU.