Noun: tactfulness takt-ful-nus
- Consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offence
"the servants showed great tactfulness and discretion";
- tact
- Behavior or actions characterized by careful consideration in dealing with others, to avoid giving offence
"In its opinion, the court's 6-3 majority took pains to note that they were not ruling on the wisdom or tactfulness of the governor's decision"
Type of: considerateness, consideration, courtesy, good manners, thoughtfulness
Antonym: tactlessness
Encyclopedia: Tactfulness