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Tactless Definition & Meaning

tactless
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"
  2. revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse; "an inept remark"; "it was tactless to bring up those disagreeable"

"Tactless" in song lyrics

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  • "Except that them taxes in a world that attacks tactless"
    Vakill — Til the World Blows Up

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Frequently asked questions

What does tactless mean?
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" revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse; "an inept remark"; "it was tactless to bring up those disagreeable"
What part of speech is tactless?
Tactless is an adjective.
How many definitions does tactless have?
Tactless has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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