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tactfully
[/ˈtæktfəli/]
adverb
com tato
1.
In a manner showing sensitivity and diplomacy; with careful consideration of others' feelings and circumstances
She tactfully avoided mentioning his recent job loss during the conversation.
Ela evitou com tato mencionar sua perda de emprego recente durante a conversa.
2.
In a way that demonstrates good judgment and discretion in dealing with delicate matters
The manager tactfully addressed the employee's performance issues without damaging morale.
O gerente abordou com tato os problemas de desempenho do funcionário sem prejudicar o moral.
Synonyms
diplomatically
delicately
considerately
sensitively
discreetly
prudently
Antonyms
tactlessly
bluntly
insensitively
rudely
crudely
abruptly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
com tato
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
com tato
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
com tato
Standard usage, may use 'delicadamente' as alternative
Portugal
com tato
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
tread lightly
handle with kid gloves
smooth operator
play one's cards right
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