tactfulwording
nounUK /ˈtæktfəl ˈwɜːdɪŋ/
US /ˈtæktfəl ˈwɜːrdɪŋ/
Words chosen carefully so they do not hurt or upset anyone.
The teacher used tactful wording when she told the boy his drawing needed more work.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The skill of saying something true in a soft and friendly way.
Her tactful wording helped the two friends make up after their argument.
3. A way of writing that avoids making people angry or embarrassed.
The letter about the mistake used tactful wording so nobody felt blamed.
4. Choosing words that show respect for other people's feelings.
He practiced tactful wording before telling his grandma the cake was a little dry.