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单词 tactlessly
例句 tactlessly
“Anything to pinch a few pennies,” I said tactlessly. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z
But, because the offer was obviously and tactlessly for a service to be rendered, I had no choice except to cut him off there. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z
I fell asleep in front of Mamma Mia!, a show the teenage me found entirely baffling and geared towards, as I explained tactlessly to my mother, "women of a certain age". The Spice Girls were my gateway drug to feminism 2012-12-13T11:41:11Z
But the Czech government did not care to be satirised in this direct way and the whole subject was tactlessly close to the Maoist cultural revolution. Jiří Menzel: a daring, defiant beacon of European cinema 2020-09-07T04:00:00Z
Mr. Bean said over a post-match drink in a nearby pub, which tactlessly sported a pool table. He Knows His Way Around a Half-Butt (That’s Snooker Talk) 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z
The panel concluded "Mr Fletcher invaded the claimant's privacy, broached a highly sensitive topic for her and acted tactlessly." Essex boss made menopause comments before sacking worker 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z
The proudly ethnic Greek American family members that Vardalos introduced 14 years ago still butt tactlessly into one another’s lives. Family Filmgoer reviews ‘Midnight Special,’ ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’ and more 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z
But unfortunately Mr. Mears had already said a word or two about it to Mr. Prentice the solicitor; and very soon Mr. Prentice came, tactlessly blundering, to see Mrs. Thompson. Mrs. Thompson A Novel 2012-04-25T02:01:10.557Z
The conversation had scarcely begun when one of the women somewhat tactlessly remarked, "General, this is a young man's war, isn't it?" The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z
It so tactlessly implied that she did not mean what she had said. A Prairie Courtship 2012-02-01T03:00:12.830Z
She had a knack of behaving awkwardly and tactlessly, of saying things which she ought not to say. The Later Life 2011-10-02T02:00:13.037Z
"Then it is about this Challoner affair that you have come to see me?" he asked tactlessly. The Red Mouse 2011-05-30T02:00:14.700Z
Leonidas tactlessly growled at him and incurred severe reproof from Helen. I Walked in Arden 2011-04-10T02:00:06.137Z
So tactlessly, however, did he perform his duties, that conflicts with the Dutch grew more and more frequent. Dutch and English on the Hudson A Chronicle of Colonial New York 2011-01-17T03:00:47.770Z
"I did," the trooper admitted, and added, somewhat tactlessly, "so did you." A Prairie Courtship 2012-02-01T03:00:12.830Z
It is hard to imagine that Germany could ever behave as indecently as the French, implode as spectacularly as the Italians, or grumble as tactlessly as the English. World Cup 2010: Strong spirit of Germany a silent salute to lost friend 2010-07-07T20:51:00Z
"Not until we have found something more," he answered tactlessly. The Window at the White Cat
She received the news quite calmly, apparently without regret—thus do women tactlessly fail in what is expected of them. Beggars on Horseback
Mrs. Purkiss talked graciously to Mr. Smithers about the prospects of haberdashery and the principles of window-dressing and, somewhat tactlessly, about the advantage of cash registers. Carnival
The poor woman, desirous of doing right, tactlessly flew to the other extreme, and her cloying fondness aroused Henry’s suspicion that Cromwell had informed her of his intention to get rid of her. The Wives of Henry the Eighth and the Parts They Played in History
"You know you're superimposing our attitude on theirs," the junior officer continued tactlessly. Once a Greech
She will not flaunt her decision in the parental face, nor cause ructions by tactlessly obtruding the bone of contention; but she will be firm and loyal, true to herself and to him she loves. The Etiquette of Engagement and Marriage Describing Modern Manners and Customs of Courtship and Marriage, and giving Full Details regarding the Wedding Ceremony and Arrangements
Yet baffled anxiety often leads to irritation, and irritation, in Oliver's case, was being tactlessly pushed into rage. The Windy Hill
"De folks will want to hyeah you an' see what you kin do," pursued his father tactlessly. The heart of happy hollow A collection of stories
Here somebody tactlessly reminded him that a war was going on in Europe, and shunted him on to a less picturesque line of argument. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, April 12, 1916
And instead of freezing every time the landlord was tactlessly emotional, Marjorie found that she could be amused at it, and that her being amused helped Francis to be amused. I've Married Marjorie
He set out to quell it persistently but tactlessly, regardless alike of the temper of his prospective audience, and of the highest interests of the boy whom he had taught, protected, and now unselfishly admired. The Genius
Now, automatically but a little tactlessly, we all turned to see what Dolly and Robin were going to do. The Right Stuff Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton
She had antagonized more than one member of the faculty by either tactlessly criticising their methods of instruction, or seeking to force them into open dispute. Grace Harlowe's Problem
It is spoilt, of course, if the stroke is handled tactlessly and obtrusively; the art of preparation is no art if it betrays itself at the outset, calling attention to its purpose. The Craft of Fiction
"What a disappointment for you!" began Beatrice Jackson tactlessly, as several other girls who were standing near turned and joined the group. A Popular Schoolgirl
It has most tactlessly begun to rain again to-day, and with an E. wind it may continue, which will mean a vile slime for marching. Letters from Mesopotamia in 1915 and January, 1916, from Robert Palmer, who was killed in the Battle of Um El Hannah, June 21, 1916, aged 27 years
She was really fine at times in her attitude towards the indiscreetly or tactlessly inquiring. Emily Fox-Seton Being "The Making of a Marchioness" and "The Methods of Lady Walderhurst"
Lewis asked tactlessly, impelled by he knew not what motive. The Half-Hearted
The other members of the Government, while not so tactlessly hostile, were not particularly encouraging. The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume I
She had been tactlessly insistent in her demand to see the beautiful old garden and the famous artist-Baronet, who had so boldly flouted tradition. Far to Seek A Romance of England and India
This, you must understand, was while Johnny was feeding Bland,—and himself,—in "Red's Quick Lunch", and worrying because Bland tactlessly chose such expensive fare as T-bone steak and French fried. The Thunder Bird
Senden spoke tactlessly to outsiders about his relations with you and your household. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 12
He had pressed too hard, pried too tactlessly and inquisitively, not made her understand sufficiently the dire swiftness of the poor boy's need.... V. V.'s Eyes
It was tactlessly conveyed to the bottom of the mines and made some of the women anxious to get to the top—to breathe gunpowder in preference to brimstone. The Siege of Kimberley
"And a half," Tara insisted tactlessly, with her sweetest smile. Far to Seek A Romance of England and India
"The chances is he'll die on the road," croaked Happy Jack tactlessly, and they scowled at him for voicing the fear they were trying to ignore. The Happy Family
At a small party early in the season he tactlessly twitted her about Crampas and for days thereafter she felt haunted by the Major's spirit. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 12
She behaved tactlessly, I admit it as a gentleman. The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories
At a critical stage, when a cheerful optimism was almost essential to the preservation of one's mental balance, we were tactlessly stuffed with the "lone lorn" lamentations of a Mrs. Gummidge. The Siege of Kimberley
He was disturbed only to the point of feeling that he had spoken tactlessly, and proceeded to repair the error. The Wild Olive
This tirade, perhaps justified on the whole, but tactlessly uttered by the quondam Pétrolus, humiliated me deeply and left me gloomy all the day. Light
I said,—I admit tactlessly; and she skimmed away over that to things that sounded wise but weren't really, about violins and the technique of fiddling. Christine
The march was then resumed, but another halt was made in the High Street to remove the French flag which Mucklow, the linen-draper, had very tactlessly stuck up over his shop. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 146, January 14, 1914
Then She laughed tactlessly and cried out, "You're as untruthful as a woman!" Barks and Purrs
Then, as Columbus tactlessly repeated his growl, he started and his look fell upon her. The Obstacle Race
"Say, you're some rider," he praised tactlessly, and got no reply whatever. Jean of the Lazy A
Then, fearing that he had tactlessly raised a doubt of his invincibility, he hastily added, "But they always do treat me right." Susan Lenox: Her Fall and Rise
Let us dismiss the incident; you have behaved tactlessly, and I, on my side, have perhaps resented your error with too much warmth. A Chair on the Boulevard
Of course I know it's all right," he blundered ahead tactlessly—the gleam in her eye should have warned him that he might have omitted that reassurance—"but just the looks of the thing. The Gray Dawn
Christophe squirmed in his chair, and tactlessly made a face of disgust. Jean Christophe: in Paris The Market-Place, Antoinette, the House
But, Jack, once having expressed his admiration for Imogen, seemed tactlessly bent on emphasizing his admiration for the mere craftswoman of the occasion. A Fountain Sealed
Just now I behaved tactlessly, with insufficient reserve. Plays by Anton Chekhov, Second Series
"And was hanged?" inquired Dam politely and innocently, but most tactlessly. Snake and Sword A Novel
It is true that next day the papers very tactlessly reported the friendly exhibition spar as if it had been quite a serious affair, but that was not the fault of Swifty Bob. The Prince and Betty
At last they found it under another name, which, as Bobby rather tactlessly told the elevator boy, was not her idea of efficiency. Betty Gordon in Washington
But, tactlessly perhaps, I continued rather to harp on the thing. Psmith in the City
And tactlessly she added, thinking with flattery to mollify Samoval and cool his obvious heat: "You are yourself such a famous swordsman, Count." The Snare
It is true that next day the papers very tactlessly report the friendly exhibition spar as if it had been quite a serious affair, but that is not the fault of Swifty Bob. Psmith, Journalist
"Look at their faces!" said Mr. Pedlow, tactlessly drawing attention to what was, for the moment, an undeniably painful sight. His Own People
Columbine tactlessly joined them as they were setting out, though in this respect matters were improved a little when Harlequin came running after them, and attached himself to Columbine. Scaramouche
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