TACTLESS

inept, tactless

(adjective) revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse; ā€œan inept remarkā€; ā€œit was tactless to bring up those disagreeableā€

tactless, untactful

(adjective) lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others; ā€œin the circumstances it was tactless to ask her ageā€

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

tactless (comparative more tactless, superlative most tactless)

having no tact; unaware or intentionally inconsiderate of someone else's feelings

Synonyms

• untactful

Antonyms

• tactful

Anagrams

• castlets

Source: Wiktionary


Tact"less, a.

Definition: Destitute of tact.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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