Tactless

usgb/ˈtæktləs/
adjective

Not careful in saying or doing things, without considering if you might upset or offend someone.

He made some tactless comment about her weight which upset her.
Visual representation of "tactless" - Not careful in saying or doing things, without considering if you might upset or offend someone.

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  • tactless comment
  • tactless remark

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Cultural Sensitivity

Different cultures may have varying thresholds for what is considered tactless, so context matters.

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What's normal in one culture could be seen as a tactless remark in another.
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Negative Connotation

'Tactless' usually describes negative behavior and can suggest a lack of empathy or social skills.

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His tactless joke during the solemn ceremony was frowned upon.
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Social Relationships

Being tactless can damage relationships and hurt people's feelings; it's more than being just 'honest'.

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Calling her singing bad was not just honesty, it was tactless.
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