Prudent and Tactless

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Prudent adjective - Having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech.

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Tactless is an antonym for prudent.

Nearby Words: prudence, prudently, prudential

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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Prudent is an antonym for tactless.

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Tactless and Prudent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/prudent/tactless

Prudent & Tactless. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/prudent/tactless>.

Tactless or Prudent. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/prudent/tactless.

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