Definitions
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- adverb In an
untactful manner.
Etymologies
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Examples
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(Unfortunately, I've also seen other writers do it untactfully.)
Publishers and bloggers Roger Sutton 2009
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Is it possible to untactfully request a new editor?
My Work Doesn't Need a Broader Audience! If It's Good Enough for the Voices in My Head, Then It's Good Enough for You! Editorial Anonymous 2009
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Claire rather untactfully but practically put her fingers in her ears.
A Breath of Snow and Ashes Gabaldon, Diana 2005
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The rest of his group, including their guides, had been dismissed, not altogether untactfully, after a short interview had demonstrated what they were.
There Will Be Time Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 1972
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The rest of his group, including their guides, had been dismissed, not altogether untactfully, after a short interview had demonstrated what they were.
Two in Time Anderson, Poul 1970
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"Powerloss, yes," Kzanol said fervently and untactfully.
World of Ptavvs Niven, Larry 1966
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But the episode will only add to his growing league-wide reputation for addressing sensitive issues untactfully.
Blazersedge 2010
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Rather, he’s saying albeit very untactfully that, like Nazis, Communists, or anyone else, the progressive zioinsts have their place on campus, but he thinks they should not have the backing of ICC.
Campus Coalition Unanimous ’til Mort Got to Aish | Jewschool 2007
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