Definition of "tactful" []

• Possessing or exhibiting tact; considerate and discreet: a tactful person; a tactful remark. (adjective)

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• "I would have tried to remain tactful, but I definitely would have spoken up."
• "Once the business is given the tools needed to streamline its processes, it's crucial for IT to remain tactful."
• "Such, then, is the man who observes the mean, whether he be called tactful or ready-witted."