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Noun: tactfulness  takt-ful-nus
  1. Consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offence
    "the servants showed great tactfulness and discretion";
    - tact
     
  2. 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