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tact⋅less

[takt-lis]
–adjective
lacking tact; showing no tact; undiplomatic; offendingly blunt: a tactless remark.

Origin:
1840–50; tact + -less


tact⋅less⋅ly, adverb
tact⋅less⋅ness, noun


rude, inconsiderate, thoughtless, brash, boorish.
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tact·less   (tākt'lĭs)   
adj.  Lacking or exhibiting a lack of tact; bluntly inconsiderate or indiscreet.
tact'less·ly adv., tact'less·ness n.
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