tactful

• Qualifie une personne qui fait preuve de délicatesse et de prudence dans ses paroles ou ses actions afin de ne pas blesser ou offenser autrui; qui sait gérer habilement les situations sensibles.

Describes someone who is careful not to say or do anything that could upset or offend others; showing skill in handling sensitive matters.

1. Considerate and diplomaticB2formal

   Showing a sense of what is appropriate and considerate when interacting with others, avoiding offense.

   plein de tact

   • She gave a tactful response to his awkward question.
   • He was tactful enough not to mention her mistake in public.
   • A tactful person knows how to deliver bad news gently.

   Synonymesconsideratecourteousdiplomaticdiscreetgraciouspolitesensitivethoughtful

   Antonymesbluntindiscreetoffensiverudetactlessundiplomatic

2. Skillful in handling peopleB2formal

   Demonstrating skill and sensitivity in dealing with delicate situations or people.

   habile dans ses rapports avec autrui

   • The manager was tactful when discussing the employee's performance issues.
   • Her tactful approach helped resolve the conflict peacefully.
   • He handled the complaint in a very tactful manner.

   Synonymesconsideratediplomaticdiscreetjudiciouspoliteprudentsensitivesubtlethoughtful

   Antonymesawkwardbluntclumsyindiscreettactless