tactless

• Qualifie une personne ou un comportement qui manque de tact, de délicatesse ou de considération pour les sentiments d'autrui.

Describes a person or action that lacks sensitivity, diplomacy, or consideration for others' feelings.

1. Lacking sensitivityB2formal

   Showing a lack of consideration or appropriateness in dealing with others; insensitive.

   manque de tact

   • His tactless remark about her weight upset her deeply.
   • It was tactless of him to ask about her salary at the party.
   • She regretted her tactless comment immediately.

   Synonymesbluntbrusquegracelessimpoliteinconsiderateindelicateinsensitivethoughtlessundiplomaticunfeeling

   Antonymesconsideratecourteousdiplomaticdiscreetgraciouspolitesensitivetactfulthoughtful

2. Lacking finesse or judgmentC1formal

   Revealing a lack of perceptiveness, judgment, or social skill.

   Sans tact

   • His tactless handling of the negotiation offended the clients.
   • The manager's tactless decision caused resentment among the staff.
   • Her tactless approach to the sensitive topic made everyone uncomfortable.

   Synonymesbluntbrusqueclumsycrudegaucheimpoliticindiscreetinsensitiveundiplomaticunkind

   Antonymesconsideratediplomaticdiscreetjudiciouspolishedprudentsensitivetactfulurbane