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Meaning of TACTLESS

Pronunciation:  'taktlis

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse; "an inept remark"; "it was tactless to bring up those disagreeable"
  2. [adj]  showing skill in handling difficult situations
  3. [adj]  lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others; "in the circumstances it was tactless to ask her age"
 
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 Synonyms: impolitic, inept, maladroit, undiplomatic, untactful
 
 Antonyms: tactful
 
 See Also: inconsiderate, inelegant

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Tact"less\, a.
Destitute of tact.
 

 

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