tactful
adjective/ˈtæktfəl/
Frequency rank: #18,905 most common English word
Meaning
Careful not to offend or upset others; showing sensitivity in dealing with difficult situations.
Example sentence
She was very tactful when she told him that his idea needed more work.
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