Definition: "tact"

tact  /takt/

–noun

1. a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations.
2. a keen sense of what is appropriate, tasteful, or aesthetically pleasing; taste; discrimination.

—Synonyms 1. perception, sensitivity; diplomacy, poise.​

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1. Acute sensitivity to what is proper and appropriate in dealing with others, including the ability to speak or act without offending.

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