tact

tatto, diplomazia

Capacità di parlare o agire senza ferire gli altri o metterli in imbarazzo.

In inglese semplice: Skill in speaking or acting so that you do not upset or embarrass people.

• She handled the complaint with tact.
• It takes tact to discuss someone’s mistakes kindly.
• His lack of tact embarrassed everyone at dinner.

Come si usa: tact in doing something (She showed tact in explaining the problem.)

Sinonimi: diplomacy, sensitivity, discretion

Contrari: tactlessness

Espressioni comuni: show tact, with tact, lack of tact

discernimento, accortezza

Capacità di capire ciò che una situazione richiede e reagire con saggezza.

In inglese semplice: An ability to notice what a situation needs and respond wisely.

• Her practical tact guided the decision.
• He showed tact in choosing the right moment to act.
• Success depended on the teacher’s tact in judging each pupil’s needs.

Sinonimi: discernment, judgment

Espressioni comuni: practical tact, tact in something, exercise tact