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tactlessly

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a tactless manner; in a manner intentionally inconsiderate of another's feelings.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

without tact; in a tactless manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • at the moment of the murder, he is standing in front of television cameras and talking tactlessly

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: tactfully

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English tactless Middle English -ly English -ly English tactlessly From tactless + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: tahdittomasti — in a tactless manner
  • Greek: αδιάκριτα (adiákrita) — in a tactless manner
  • Spanish: rudamente — in a tactless manner
  • Spanish: sin tacto — in a tactless manner