tact

/tækt/
noun 6verb 1

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(noun.)

ADJ

considerable, great, the utmost

VERB + TACT

have

call for, need, require

Dealing with your friend's bad haircut requires some tact if you want to stay honest.

display, exercise, show, use

The manager exercised great tact when discussing the team's poor performance.

PREP

with ~

She spoke with tact when telling her friend that the outfit didn't look flattering.

PHRASES

a lack of tact, the soul of tact

She showed a lack of tact when she asked her friend about the divorce during dinner.

tact and diplomacy/sensitivity

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