delicateness
- noun
- /ˈdɛlɪkətnəs/
:
tacto
- Diplomats must often show delicateness when discussing sensitive topics.
Examples
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Her delicateness in handling the situation impressed everyone.
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She handled the situation with great delicateness, making sure everyone felt respected.
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The delicateness of his response helped to calm the tense meeting.
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Why is there such a delicateness in your approach?
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She handled the fragile flower with great delicateness to avoid damaging its petals.
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His delicateness in addressing the issue made the conversation much more comfortable for everyone.
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The artist's approach required a certain delicateness to capture the emotions of the subject.
Synonyms
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3.9
Being able to notice and respond to your own and other people's feelings
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6.8
Careful, skilled handling of a difficult or sensitive situation
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1.3
Showing good manners and respect to other people
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3.5
To say or do things carefully so you do not upset other people
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1.3
A kind, calm way of treating people or animals
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5.8
Skill and care when dealing with people or difficult situations
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1.8
A gentle, kind way of acting toward others
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3.7
A gentle way of touching or handling people and objects
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2.1
Paying close attention to avoid mistakes or harm
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3.3
A gentle, calm way of treating people
Careful and kind behavior when dealing with people to avoid hurting them
Being calm and careful when dealing with difficult or sensitive situations
Care for other people's needs and feelings
Being easily affected by feelings and aware of others' emotions
Antonyms
How Tactful
- Formal
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word delicateness comes from delicate, which comes from an old Latin word delectare meaning 'to delight' or 'please'. Because something that gives pleasure often needs gentle care, delicateness also means 'being gentle, careful, or sensitive with people'.