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Definition of untactfully

untactfully

/ʌnˈtæktfəli/
un · tact · ful · ly
Adjective:untactful
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untactfully Lexical Profile

untactfully Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a manner that lacks social sensitivity, skill, or consideration for the feelings of others.

Example

"He untactfully brought up the company's recent financial losses during the celebratory dinner."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "untactfully" is a valid word, the synonymous form "tactlessly" is much more commonly used in standard modern English.

• Rhymes for untactfully

• Nearby Words

unsystematically
untackled
untactful
untactfully
untagged
untailored
untainted

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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