How to Pronounce "tactful"

word

ˈtæktfəɫ

TAKT-fuhl

tˈæktfəl

TAKT-fuhl

Definition

Being careful and sensitive when dealing with others, so you do not upset or embarrass them.

American English

ˈtæktfəɫ

British English

tˈæktfəl

TAKT-fuhl

He gave a tactful answer to the difficult question.

Try to be tactful when you give her feedback.

My mother is very tactful and never makes anyone feel bad.

She found a tactful way to tell her boss about the mistake.