tactless — showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others; not having or showing tact
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others; not having or showing tact
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæktləs/
Korean meaning: 눈치 없는, 무례한, 재치 없는
Korean pronunciation: 택트-리스 (강세: 택트)
Example Sentences
- His tactless joke about baldness made everyone uncomfortable, especially the bald professor.
- She was tactless enough to ask about his salary on their first date.
- My tactless roommate always asks 'Are you still single?' right in front of my parents.
tactless
ADJECTIVE//ˈtæktləs//
showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others; not having or showing tact
Completely insensitive and inappropriate behavior
The tactless guest left the capless waiter hapless!
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Origin
From the word 'tact' (derived from Latin 'tactus', past participle of 'tangere' meaning 'to touch'), combined with the suffix '-less' (meaning 'without'). The word 'tact' came to mean sensitivity in dealing with others through metaphorical extension from the literal sense of touch.
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📝Examples
“His tactless joke about baldness made everyone uncomfortable, especially the bald professor.”
“She was tactless enough to ask about his salary on their first date.”
“My tactless roommate always asks 'Are you still single?' right in front of my parents.”
“It would be tactless to complain about the free food at a charity event.”
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