"tactlessly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more tactlessly [comparative], most tactlessly [superlative]
Etymology: From tactless + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|tactless|ly}} tactless + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} tactlessly (comparative more tactlessly, superlative most tactlessly)
  1. In a tactless manner; in a manner intentionally inconsiderate of another's feelings. Translations (in a tactless manner): tahdittomasti (Finnish), αδιάκριτα (adiákrita) (Greek), rudamente (Spanish), sin tacto (Spanish)
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