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tactful

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtæktfəl/

Showing sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues to avoid causing offense.

He was very tactful when explaining to the client why their project would be delayed.
A tactful response can often prevent a minor disagreement from escalating into a full-blown argument.
She is known for being tactful even when delivering harsh feedback to her employees.

be tactful about (prepositional phrase): showing care regarding a specific topic — "He was very tactful about the way he brought up the budget cuts."
be tactful in (prepositional phrase): showing care in a specific action — "She was tactful in her handling of the difficult customer."

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