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tactfulness vs courtesy

courtesy vs tactfulness

tactfulness and courtesy both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tactfulness Yes No No No
courtesy Yes No No No
As nouns, courtesy is a hypernym of tactfulness; that is, courtesy is a word with a broader meaning than tactfulness:
  • tactfulness: Behavior or actions characterized by careful consideration in dealing with others, to avoid giving offense.
  • courtesy: a courteous manner
Other hypernyms of tactfulness include tact, tactfulness, good manners.
tactfulness (noun) courtesy (noun)
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense a courteous or respectful or considerate act
Behavior or actions characterized by careful consideration in dealing with others, to avoid giving offense. a courteous manner
a courteous or respectful or considerate remark
Difference between tactfulness and courtesy

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