Meanings
nountactfulness (usually uncountable, plural tactfulnesses)
plural tactfulnesses
- uncountableusuallyThe state or quality of being tactful.
His tactfulness allowed him to be honest without making enemies.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounconsideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
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APA
tactfulness. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tactfulness
MLA
“tactfulness.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tactfulness. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “tactfulness,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tactfulness.
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