Simple meaning
What does Tactful mean?
Tactful means careful and kind with words.
Dictionary definition
Careful to speak kindly and avoid hurting feelings.
Example sentences
Tactful in a sentence
easy
The story described a character as tactful.
medium
In class, we discussed how tactful behavior affects teamwork.
hard
The passage used tactful to show a character trait that shaped the conflict.
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Base word
tactful
adjective
tactful
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What does tactful mean?
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