tactfulness

noun

Definition of tactfulnessnext
as in diplomacy
the ability to deal with others in touchy situations without offending them the tactfulness with which the secretary of state handled the diplomatic crisis was commendable

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  1. diplomacy
  2. manners
  3. tact
  4. sensitivity
  5. gallantry
Noun
  • Victory for Blinken One clear result of U.S. diplomacy was Israel’s decision — for now — to try to avoid further escalation with Iran by limiting its airstrikes.
    Andrea Mitchell, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Passed in 2004, the legislation created the Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues, a Senate confirmed position of ambassador rank tasked with prioritizing the human rights issues in broader U.S. diplomacy with North Korea.
    Olivia Enos, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of diplomacy
Noun
  • Austen’s 1813 novel of manners remains a household name, a beloved work of literature and the basis of numerous film and television adaptations and reimaginings.
    Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Tacos hold a special place in Phoenix's food culture, with multiple shops and trucks across the Valley earning the love of Arizona residents through all manners to serve the popular dish, from birria to carne asada to calabacitas.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of manners
Noun
  • Just be careful not to let your enthusiasm override your tact — Mars in Leo loves the drama!
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
  • In this article, the author offers four strategies for how to set boundaries around unsolicited input with tact, respect, and assertiveness.
    Melody Wilding, Harvard Business Review, 11 July 2024
Definition of tact
Noun
  • The results point to Asian Americans’ sensitivity to the issue of crime and safety due to the uptick of anti-Asian hate during the height of the pandemic that many feel went unaddressed, experts say.
    Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Days after, Karter still had a headache, dizziness, and sensitivity to light and noise.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of sensitivity
Noun
  • For the next 40 years, not one of the seven Medal of Honor candidates cited for their gallantry in Cambodia or Laos received it.
    Barry Barnett, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2024
  • Superheroes have long been depicted wearing capes, which symbolize gallantry and underscore the fanciful nature of the superhero genre.
    Greg Hanlon, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
Definition of gallantry
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