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tactlessly

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tact·less  (tktls)
adj.
Lacking or exhibiting a lack of tact; bluntly inconsiderate or indiscreet.
tactless·ly adv.
tactless·ness n.
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Adv.1.tactlessly - without tact; in a tactless manner; "at the moment of the murder, he is standing in front of television cameras and talking tactlessly"
tactfully - showing tact or tactfulness; in a tactful manner; "he stepped tactfully in to prevent trouble"
Translations
tactlessly [ˈtæktlɪslɪ] ADV → con poco tacto
tactlessly [ˈtæktləsli] adv → sans tact
tactlessly
adv → taktlos
tactlessly [ˈtæktlɪslɪ] adv → senza tatto
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