tactless


tact·less

adj \ˈtakt-ləs\

Definition of TACTLESS

: marked by lack of tact <tactless comments> <tactless methods>
tact·less·ly adverb
tact·less·ness noun

Examples of TACTLESS

  1. <made a tactless remark about how the woman's dress had that homemade look>

First Known Use of TACTLESS

circa 1847

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