tactfully

• Adverb, das eine Handlungsweise beschreibt, die Feingefühl und Geschick im Umgang mit anderen zeigt, oder ein Vorgehen, das mit Rücksicht auf die Gefühle anderer erfolgt, um Anstoß zu vermeiden.

An adverb meaning "in a manner that shows sensitivity and skill in dealing with others" or "with careful consideration of others' feelings." It describes actions performed with diplomacy and discretion to avoid causing offense.

1. With sensitivity and diplomacyB2formal

   In a way that avoids offending others and shows careful consideration of their feelings.

   Taktvoll

   • She tactfully declined the invitation without hurting his feelings.
   • He tactfully pointed out the mistake in the report.
   • The manager tactfully handled the employee's complaint.

   Synonymeconsideratelydelicatelydiplomaticallydiscreetlysensitively

   Antonymebluntlyinsensitivelytactlessly