What is the meaning of tactless?

adjective

  • Lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others.
    • usage: "in the circumstances it was tactless to ask her age"
  • Revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse.
    • usage: "an inept remark"; "it was tactless to bring up those disagreeable"
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