tactful — having or showing skill in dealing with people or difficult situations without causing offense
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing skill in dealing with people or difficult situations without causing offense
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæktfəl/
Korean meaning: 다른 사람의 기분을 상하게 하지 않고 상황을 처리하는 기술이 있는, 재치 있는
Korean pronunciation: **택**트풀
Example Sentences
- My mom is so tactful - she told my dad his new haircut looked 'very modern' instead of 'like a pineapple'.
- The manager was tactful enough to suggest 'team restructuring' rather than announcing layoffs directly.
- Being tactful in international business meetings can make or break important deals.
tactful
ADJECTIVE//ˈtæktfəl//
having or showing skill in dealing with people or difficult situations without causing offense
having or showing skill in dealing with people or difficult situations without causing offense
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Origin
라틴어 'tactus'(만지다, 접촉)에서 유래되어 '적절한 접촉과 접근을 아는' 의미로 발전했습니다. 마치 섬세한 손길로 다루듯 상황을 조심스럽게 다루는 능력을 뜻하게 되었죠.
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“My mom is so tactful - she told my dad his new haircut looked 'very modern' instead of 'like a pineapple'.”
“The manager was tactful enough to suggest 'team restructuring' rather than announcing layoffs directly.”
“Being tactful in international business meetings can make or break important deals.”
“She tactfully changed the subject when her friend started bragging about her ex-boyfriend again.”
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