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tactless

tact·less

US/ˈtæktləs/ rare

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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2.

showing skill in handling difficult situations

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3.

revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse

  • “an inept remark”
  • “it was tactless to bring up those disagreeable”
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Origin

From tact + -less.

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