Definition of TACTLESS

tactless

Meanings

Adjective

  • lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
    • "in the circumstances it was tactless to ask her age"

Adjective Satellite

  • revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse
    • "it was tactless to bring up those disagreeable"

Adj

  • having no tact; unaware or intentionally inconsiderate of someone else's feelings

Origin / Etymology

From tact + -less.

Synonyms

inept, untactful

Antonyms

tactful

Scrabble Score: 10

tactless is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
tactless is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
tactless is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

tactless is a valid Words With Friends word