tactless
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Synonyms & Antonyms for tactless
Synonyms
brash, graceless, ill-advised, imprudent, inadvisable, indelicate, indiscreet, injudicious, undiplomatic, unwise
Antonyms
advisable, discreet, judicious, prudent, tactful, wise
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This is not to say that Sanders has never been the subject of tactless, sexist remarks. — Amanda Arnold, The Cut, "Michelle Wolfâs Joke About Sarah Huckabee Sandersâs Eye Makeup Wasnât Bad!," 29 Apr. 2018 Horribly tactless, not least in light of the millions of Russian lives lost in World War II. — John Leicester, Fox News, "Column: World Cup offers chance for respite from Russia heat," 28 Mar. 2018 With millions of people watching, negative, insensitive, and sometimes tactless comments are inevitable. — Devon Abelman, Allure, "Why YouTube Star Nabela Noor Believes Makeup and Self-Love Arenât Mutually Exclusive," 19 Feb. 2018 The Mooch, in his 10-day White House stint, was an emblem of the Trump Era: shameless, tactless, at times vicious, and totally unequipped for the actual job at hand. — Jack Holmes, Esquire, "The Mooch Is Back, and Moochier Than Ever," 2 Feb. 2018 Marion is deeply concerned with presentation, while Lady Bird (like many a teenager) often blurts out observations that come off as tactless or hurtful. — David Sims, The Atlantic, "A Memorable Mother-Daughter Talk in Lady Bird," 26 Dec. 2017 Turns in the plot ultimately make this feel less tactless, but Rough Night has other hurdles to clear. — Gary Thompson, Philly.com, "Top female comedy talent puts the 'R' in 'Rough Night'," 15 June 2017 As decoration, they are considered tacky; as gifts, tactless. — Avi Steinberg, New York Times, "Letter of Recommendation: Fake Flowers," 12 Apr. 2017 Alas, Madame Verdurinâs sinking feelings are not hers alone, since who among us isnât implicated in this moment of tactless pleasure? — Laurence Scott, The New Yorker, "The Big and Small of Bad Internet News," 31 Dec. 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tactless.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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