untactful

adjective

lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others

Roots

unun- · English · not tactustact- · Latin · touch, sense full-ful · English · full of

Synonyms for untactful

tactlessadj undiplomaticadj indiscreetadj inconsiderateadj maladroitadj insensitiveadj impoliticadj flippantadj thoughtlessadj imprudentadj

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Where does untactful come from?

The word untactful breaks down into 3 roots of English and Latin origin: un-, from English un (“not”); tact, from Latin tactus (“touch, sense”); and -ful, from English full (“full of”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.