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Tactless

usgb/ˈtæktləs/Volume
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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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