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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    diplomacy finesse delicacy sensitivity discretion thoughtfulness considerateness courtesy politeness graciousness tactfulness subtlety nuance discernment judgment prudence caution carefulness circumspection reserve restraint moderation temperance self-control composure poise elegance refinement culture sophistication urbanity civility cordiality amiability affability geniality suavity smoothness adroitness dexterity skill cleverness ingenuity cunning craftiness.

    Meaning of Tact

    The primary meaning of the word "tact" is the ability to deal with people in a sensitive and skillful way.

    Definitions

    • The ability to deal with people in a sensitive and skillful way, so as to avoid offending or upsetting them
    • A keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or to avoid offense

    Etymology of Tact

    The word "tact" comes from the Old French word "tacte", which is derived from the Latin word "tactus", meaning "touch" or "sense of touch"
    Historically, the word "tact" referred to the sense of touch, but it later developed to include the idea of a keen sense of what to do or say in social situations

    Example Uses

    • She handled the difficult situation with tact and diplomacy
    • He lacked the tact to realize that his comments were offending others
    • The company's spokesperson showed great tact in responding to the crisis

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    insensitivity crudeness coarseness bluntness tactlessness rudeness incivility discourtesy impoliteness brusqueness curtness abruptness gruffness roughness harshness brutality callousness heartlessness thoughtlessness inconsiderateness carelessness recklessness impulsiveness gaucheness clumsiness.

    Related Nouns

    sensitivity diplomacy finesse delicacy discretion thoughtfulness courtesy politeness graciousness tactfulness subtlety nuance discernment judgment prudence caution carefulness circumspection reserve restraint moderation temperance self-control composure poise elegance refinement culture sophistication.

    Related Verbs

    handle manage deal cope navigate negotiate mediate arbitrate reconcile placate appease soothe calm mollify pacify mitigate alleviate ease soften moderate temper restrain control regulate govern direct guide.

    Related Adjectives

    sensitive diplomatic fine delicate discreet thoughtful courteous polite gracious tactful subtle nuanced discerning prudent cautious careful circumspect reserved restrained moderate temperate self-controlled composed poised elegant refined cultured sophisticated.