adjective
- lacking tact; not showing sensitivity or diplomacy in dealing with others
Examples
- His untactful comment about her weight hurt her feelings.
- It was untactful to mention the divorce at the family dinner.
- The manager’s untactful approach to criticism demoralized the team.
- She realized her untactful question had made everyone uncomfortable.
- His untactful remarks during the meeting created unnecessary tension.
- The untactful timing of his joke ruined the serious moment.