Tactful

Antonyms for tactful:

tactless, unwise, indiscreet.

Synonyms for tactful:

Sense 2

politic.

Sense 3

delicate.

prudent

wise.

reserved

noncommittal.

tender

kind.

Other synonyms and related words:

noncommittal, politic, diplomatic, polite, wise, delicate, diplomatical, kind.

courteous (adjective)

polite.

discreet (adjective)

thoughtful, discriminating, discerning, judicious, discreet, sensitive.

elegant (adjective)

refined, stylish, charming, fine, cultured, suave, civil, classical, graceful, well-bred, tasteful, dignified, sophisticated, cultivated, decorous, neat, exquisite, elegant.

thoughtful, careful (adjective)

discreet, diplomatic, judicious, politic, delicate, polite, wise, sensitive, civil, suave.

Sense 2 (noun)

politic, delicate.

tactful (noun)

diplomatical, diplomatic, discreet, discerning.

urbane (noun)

wise, politic.

Usage examples for tactful:

• Whereon, being utterly confounded, he made the tactful remark that he would have to go and put out the milk- bottles: it was almost morning! - "The After House", Mary Roberts Rinehart.
• He has not exactly said so in any words I can recall, but he can be tactful when he likes. - "The Girl Scouts in Beechwood Forest", Margaret Vandercook.
• He's a tactful young fellow. - "The Loudwater Mystery", Edgar Jepson.