tactless meaning and definition

TACTLESS adjective

Definition of tactless (adjective)

1. lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
   • "in the circumstances it was tactless to ask her age"
   • synonyms: untactful
   • antonym: tactful
2. revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse
   • "an inept remark"; "it was tactless to bring up those disagreeable"
   • synonyms: inept