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untactful

/ʌnˈtækt.fəl/

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adjective

/ʌnˈtækt.fəl/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее отсутствие такта или осмотрительности; современный эквивалент — 'бестактный'.

An obsolete adjective meaning lacking tact or discretion; the modern equivalent is 'tactless'.

  1. Lacking sensitivity in dealing with othersB2formal

    Showing a lack of consideration or appropriateness in social interactions; not tactful.

    ruБестактный

    • His untactful comment about her weight upset everyone.
    • She made an untactful remark during the meeting.
    • Being untactful can damage relationships.

    Synonymsclumsygaucheimpoliteinconsiderateinsensitiverudetactlessthoughtlessundiplomatic

    Antonymsconsideratediplomaticdiscreetpolitesensitivetactful

Forms
  • more untactful comparative form
  • most untactful superlative form