tact
noun
[ takt ]
• skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
• "the inspector broke the news to me with tact and consideration"
Similar:
sensitivity,
understanding,
thoughtfulness,
consideration,
delicacy,
diplomacy,
discretion,
discernment,
judgement,
prudence,
judiciousness,
perception,
subtlety,
wisdom,
tactfulness,
etiquette,
courtesy,
cordiality,
politeness,
decorum,
mannerliness,
polish,
respect,
respectfulness,
savoir faire,
politesse,
savvy,
Origin:
mid 17th century (denoting the sense of touch): via French from Latin tactus ‘touch, sense of touch’, from tangere ‘to touch’.
