kid-glove

• Qualifie une manière de traiter une situation ou une personne avec une extrême prudence, délicatesse et tact, afin d'éviter de blesser ou de causer du tort.

Describes a manner of handling a situation or person with extreme care, caution, and sensitivity, often to avoid causing offense or harm.

1. Tactful and carefulC1formal

   Showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people, often to avoid causing offense or upset.

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   • The manager used a kid-glove approach when discussing the employee's performance issues.
   • She handled the delicate situation with kid-glove diplomacy.
   • The negotiator employed kid-glove tactics to reach a peaceful agreement.

   Synonymescarefulconsideratedelicatediplomaticdiscreetgentleprudentsensitivesofttactful

   Antonymesbluntclumsyinsensitiveroughtactless