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tactfulness

n. The state or quality of being tactful.

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tactfulness

n. consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offence [syn: tact] [ant: tactlessness]

Usage examples of "tactfulness".

His light gray eyes were full of sympathy, and his tactfulness and concern were palpable.

A pitched battle was averted only by the quick-wittedness of Maimiti and the tactfulness of Young, who had the liking and respect of the native men.

Yet because of her general incompetence, this anxiety did not result in tactfulness, but rather its opposite.

It was, like the audience, a well balanced programme, which showed the tactfulness and political acumen of Miss Ashton.