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Definition of untactful

untactful

/ʌnˈtæktfəl/
un · tact · ful
Adverb:untactfully
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untactful Lexical Profile

untactful Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Lacking sensitivity, diplomacy, or skill in dealing with others or with difficult social issues; tactless.

Example

"His untactful remark about her career change made the entire dinner table uncomfortable."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "untactful" is valid, "tactless" is much more common in modern standard English.

• Rhymes for untactful

• Nearby Words

unsystematic
unsystematically
untackled
untactful
untactfully
untagged
untailored

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