tact
/takt/
–noun
- a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations.
- a keen sense of what is appropriate, tasteful, or aesthetically pleasing; taste; discrimination.
—Synonyms 1. perception, sensitivity; diplomacy, poise.
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- Acute sensitivity to what is proper and appropriate in dealing with others, including the ability to speak or act without offending.
