Adjective tactful has 2 senses
  1. tactful - having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others; "she was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion"; "a tactful remark eased her embarrassment"
    Antonyms:
    tactless, untactful
  2. tactful, kid-glove - showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people; "by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone"; "a tactful way of correcting someone"; "the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill"
    Antonym: undiplomatic (indirect, via diplomatic)
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