tactlessness

/ˈtæktləsnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtæktləsnəs/ (ame, ipa)

tactlessness — noun

1. behaviour that shows a lack of sensitivity to other people's feelings, often mak

1.名詞B2
釋義

behaviour that shows a lack of sensitivity to other people's feelings, often making them feel uncomfortable or offended

例句

Yuki's tactlessness during the meeting made several colleagues leave feeling hurt.

tactlessness + made + leave feeling hurt — consequence pattern

Everyone noticed Diego's tactlessness when he asked about the salary in front of the whole team.

tactlessness when [person] + [insensitive action]

同義詞
  • insensitivity

    broader — can refer to emotional or physical insensitivity

  • bluntness

    more neutral; can be intentional or unintentional

  • indiscretion

    focuses on a specific careless remark or action, not a general quality

  • lack of diplomacy

    more formal; implies a failure to handle a delicate situation skillfully

反義詞
  • tact

    the positive quality of handling delicate situations without offending

  • diplomacy

    the ability to manage sensitive matters with care and skill

  • sensitivity

    awareness and consideration of others' feelings

文法句型

tactlessness of [someone/something]

用法筆記

Tactlessness is the noun form of tactless. Unlike tact (a positive quality of sensitivity), tactlessness always describes negative or hurtful behaviour — it implies actively saying something you should have known would upset someone, not simply forgetting to be kind.

常見錯誤

❌His tactlessness was that he forgot her birthday.
✅His tactlessness at the dinner party
💡asking personal questions about the divorce — upset everyone.' — tactlessness refers to saying or doing something you should have known would offend, not to simple forgetfulness.