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1. Consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offence
   "the servants showed great tactfulness and discretion";
   - tact
    
2. Behavior or actions characterized by careful consideration in dealing with others, to avoid giving offence.
   "In its opinion, the court's 6-3 majority took pains to note that they were not ruling on the wisdom or tactfulness of the governor's decision."

Type of: considerateness, consideration, courtesy, good manners, thoughtfulness

Encyclopedia: Tactfulness