tactlessness

If tactlessness is a crime I should be on Interpols most wanted list. on February 4, 2009 at 5: 01 pm | Reply FatherJack

That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it! « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2009

But they are notoriously blunt to the point of tactlessness when confronted by stupidity.

Think Progress » Dutch officials call Sheehan’s theory blaming gay soldiers for the Srebrenica massacre ‘complete nonsense.’ 2010

They charged that the president had presided over “four years of indecision, tactlessness, timidity, and bluster.”

Eisenhower 1956 David A. Nichols 2011

Still, she must have been taken aback by the brutal tactlessness of such lines as these, in Jonathan Galassi's new translation:

The Raptures of a Tragic Visionary Eric Ormsby 2010

Then I do have people in my married family that say hurtful things about my staying at home, but after a long time of observing them, I know it is not tactlessness that causes their comments, but a deep belief system to which they want to win me over.

Homemaking Without Worry 2009

The truth is that, like it or loathe it, Pearl Harbor was "an event" – a film that made headlines long before the cameras turned thanks to its bloated budget, and which managed to stay in the headlines throughout its production courtesy of a unique mix of historical tactlessness, fatuous movie-star flashing Kate Beckinsale reportedly displayed her naked bottom during a no-pants flypast – whoopee! and, most importantly, enormous expense.

Mark Kermode: How to make an intelligent blockbuster and not alienate people 2011

I have told police officers what l think of them to their face even if it has not been flattering so far l have avoided arrest and l suffer from this tactlessness to everyone, rather know for it l am afraid.

G20 police assault verdict SHOCK! « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2010

To connect AKP with Hizbullah or any other terror organization is tactlessness and cowardice, he said.

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There was irritation from the doctor who visited, tactlessness: "I'm being paid well for this."

Is a dignified death at home too much to ask? 2011

They charged that the president had presided over “four years of indecision, tactlessness, timidity, and bluster.”

Eisenhower 1956 David A. Nichols 2011