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UNTACTFUL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does untactful mean?
• UNTACTFUL (adjective)
The adjective UNTACTFUL has 1 sense:
1. lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
Familiarity information: UNTACTFUL used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
Synonyms:
tactless; untactful
Context example:
in the circumstances it was tactless to ask her age
Also:
inconsiderate (lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others)
inelegant (lacking in refinement or grace or good taste)
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