tactful

/tˈæktfə‍l/

/ˈtæktfəɫ/

tactful

careful not to make anyone upset or annoyed

antonyms : tactless

showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people

synonyms : kid-glove

Examples

1. When giving feedback to a junior colleague, it's important to be tactful and gentle.

2. Youtube comment sections are little bit less tactful in their appraisal of his music.

3. Flamininus was incredibly tactful and also spoke fluent Greek, which made him an ideal candidate for war in Greece.

4. You want to be tactful.