1. 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.