Discerning and Tactless

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Discerning adjective - Having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge.

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Tactless is an antonym for discerning.

Tactless adjective - Lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others.

Usage example: in the circumstances it was tactless to ask her age

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Discerning is an antonym for tactless.

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

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