← Back to Fala2Me

tactfulness

[/ˈtæktfəlnəs/]
noun
delicadeza
1. The quality of being tactful; diplomacy and sensitivity in dealing with others, especially in difficult or delicate situations
Her tactfulness in handling the sensitive conversation prevented any conflict.
Sua delicadeza ao lidar com a conversa sensível evitou qualquer conflito.
2. The ability to speak or act with discretion and consideration for other people's feelings
The manager's tactfulness earned respect from all team members.
A delicadeza do gerente conquistou o respeito de todos os membros da equipe.
Synonyms
diplomacydiscretionsensitivitydiscernmentconsiderationfinesse
Antonyms
tactlessnessinsensitivityrudenessbluntnesscrudeness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
delicadeza
most common and widely used term
General Brazilian
tato
less formal, referring to tact or finesse
Portugal
delicadeza
preferred in formal contexts
Portugal
diplomacia
used when emphasizing diplomatic skill

Related Idioms & Phrases

handle with kid gloves (agir com delicadeza)
tread carefully (proceder com cuidado e delicadeza)
walk on eggshells (caminhar pisando em ovos - agir com extrema delicadeza)
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →