adjective
- having or showing skill in dealing with people in difficult or delicate situations without giving offense
Examples
- She gave a tactful response when asked about her colleague’s mistake.
- The manager was tactful in delivering the bad news to the team.
- It would be more tactful to discuss this matter privately.
- His tactful handling of the dispute impressed everyone.
- The diplomat’s tactful words helped ease tensions between the countries.
- She tactfully changed the subject when the conversation became uncomfortable.