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tactless

adjective

revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
T
Ends with
S
Contains
AC
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈtæktləs

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adjective

  1. revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse

    “an inept remark”

adjective

  1. lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others

    “in the circumstances it was tactless to ask her age”

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Example Sentences

an inept remark
it was tactless to bring up those disagreeable
in the circumstances it was tactless to ask her age

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