Decorous and Tactless

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Decorous adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

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Tactless is an antonym for decorous.

Nearby Words: decorum, decorously, decor

Tactless adjective - Showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations.

Usage example: made a tactless remark about how the woman's dress had that “homemade” look

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Decorous is an antonym for tactless.

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Tactless and Decorous. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/decorous/tactless

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