Proper and Tactless

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

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Tactless is an antonym for proper.

Nearby Words: property, properly

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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Proper is an antonym for tactless.

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

Proper & Tactless. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/proper/tactless>.

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