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savoir-faire vs tactfulness

tactfulness vs savoir-faire

savoir-faire and tactfulness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
savoir-faire Yes No No No
tactfulness Yes No No No
As nouns, tactfulness is a hypernym of savoir-faire; that is, tactfulness is a word with a broader meaning than savoir-faire:
  • savoir-faire: the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion
  • tactfulness: consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
Other hypernyms of savoir-faire include tact.
savoir-faire (noun) tactfulness (noun)
the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
Behavior or actions characterized by careful consideration in dealing with others, to avoid giving offense.
Difference between savoir-faire and tactfulness

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