Tactless and Wise

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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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Wise is an antonym for tactless.

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

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Tactless is an antonym for wise.

Nearby Words: wisely, wised

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

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

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