TACTFULNESS Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word tactfulness. (close relations)
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| consideration | nounn | |||||
noun • the process of giving careful thought to something • information that should be kept in mind when making a decision • a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting) • kind and considerate regard for others • a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone • a considerate and thoughtful act | ||||||
| courtesy | nounn | |||||
noun • a courteous or respectful or considerate act • a courteous or respectful or considerate remark • a courteous manner | ||||||
| delicacy | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance • something considered choice to eat • refined taste; tact • slenderness • lack of physical strength • subtly skillful handling of a situation • lightness in movement or manner | ||||||
| diplomacy | nounn | |||||
noun • negotiation between nations • subtly skillful handling of a situation • wisdom in the management of public affairs | ||||||
| discretion | nounn | |||||
noun • freedom to act or judge on one's own • knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress • refined taste; tact • the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies • the trait of judging wisely and objectively | ||||||
| finesse | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • subtly skillful handling of a situation | ||||||
| gentility | nounn | |||||
noun • elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression | ||||||
| graciousness | nounn | |||||
noun • excellence of manners or social conduct • the quality of being kind and gentle | ||||||
| judiciousness | nounn | |||||
noun • good judgment • the trait of forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluating | ||||||
| poise | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second • a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium • great coolness and composure under strain verb • be motionless, in suspension • prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult • cause to be balanced or suspended • hold or carry in equilibrium | ||||||
| prudence | nounn | |||||
noun • discretion in practical affairs • knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress | ||||||
| savoir-faire | nounn | |||||
noun • the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion | ||||||
| sensitivity | nounn | |||||
noun • (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation • the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences • sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others) • susceptibility to a pathogen • the ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment | ||||||
| subtlety | nounn | |||||
noun • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude • the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze | ||||||
| thoughtfulness | nounn | |||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration • kind and considerate regard for others • the trait of thinking carefully before acting • a considerate and thoughtful act | ||||||
| tact | nounn | |||||
noun • consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense | ||||||
