tactlessness
|tact/less/ness|
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/ˈtæktləsnəs/
(tactless)
lacking sensitivity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tactlessness' originates from the word 'tactless,' which is derived from 'tact,' meaning 'sensitivity in dealing with others.'
Historical Evolution
'tactless' evolved from the Latin word 'tactus,' meaning 'touch or sense,' and eventually became the modern English word 'tactless.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lacking touch or sense,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking sensitivity or tact.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being tactless; lacking sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
His tactlessness often led to misunderstandings.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45