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be tactless

[/biː ˈtæktləs/]
verb phrase
ser indelicado, ser tactless, carecer de tato
1. To lack tact; to speak or act without consideration for others' feelings; to be insensitive or rude in social interactions
He was tactless when he commented on her appearance without thinking.
Ele foi indelicado quando comentou sobre a aparência dela sem pensar.
2. To demonstrate a lack of diplomacy or sensitivity in handling a delicate situation
She was tactless in bringing up the controversial topic at the dinner party.
Ela foi indelicada ao trazer o tópico controverso na festa de jantar.
NYC Slang
to be straight up rude; to put your foot in your mouth
Synonyms
be rudebe insensitivebe inconsideratebe bluntlack diplomacybe indiscreet
Antonyms
be tactfulbe diplomaticbe consideratebe sensitivehave tact

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser indelicado; carecer de tato
Common in standard Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
ser sem tato; ser grosseiro
May emphasize rudeness more directly
São Paulo
ser indelicado; falta de educação
Often associated with lack of manners
Portugal
ser indelicado; carecer de delicadeza
Emphasis on lack of delicacy in social contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

put your foot in your mouth
speak without thinking
lack social grace
have no filter
falta de delicadeza na abordagem
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