Tact

Synonyms of tact

• consideration
• diplomacy
• discretion

Antonyms of tact

• rudeness
• impoliteness
• insensitivity

Collocations of tact

tactful response

Frequency: 70 %

She gave a tactful response to the difficult question.

tactful manner

Frequency: 60 %

He handled the situation with a tactful manner.

tactful behavior

Frequency: 55 %

Her tactful behavior in the meeting impressed everyone.

tactful approach

Frequency: 50 %

Taking a tactful approach can help in resolving conflicts peacefully.

tactful communication

Frequency: 45 %

Effective leaders use tactful communication to convey their message.

Idiomatic Expressions for tact

• Phrase: walk on eggshells
  Meaning: to be very careful about what you say or do in order to avoid upsetting someone or causing a problem
  Usage: After their argument, they were walking on eggshells around each other, afraid to say the wrong thing.