tactful
CEFR: C1
Showing great skill, sensitivity, and delicacy in saying the right thing to avoid offending or upsetting people in difficult situations.
Synonyms
- diplomatic
- discreet
- considerate
Common Collocations
- tactful way
- tactful approach
- remain tactful
Example Sentence
The human resources director gave a tactful explanation to the candidate regarding why they were not selected for the executive post.