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Definition of tactless

tactless

/ˈtækt.ləs/
tact · less
Adverb:tactlessly
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1

Having or showing a lack of sensitivity or skill in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

Example

"It was rather tactless of him to bring up the divorce during the family dinner."

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• Rhymes for tactless

• Nearby Words

tactics
tactile
tactilely
tactless
tactlessly
tactlessness
tacutu

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century by combining the noun 'tact' (derived from the Latin 'tactus', meaning 'sense of touch') with the privative suffix '-less'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tactless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tactless
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