tact
noun
the Inspector broke the news to me with tact and consideration:
sensitivity, understanding, thoughtfulness, consideration, delicacy, diplomacy, discretion, discernment, judgement, prudence, judiciousness, perception, subtlety, wisdom, tactfulness;
etiquette, courtesy, cordiality, politeness, decorum, mannerliness, polish, respect, respectfulness;
French savoir faire, politesse;
informal savvy.
▷antonyms indiscretion, rudeness, tactlessness.
tact Oxford Dictionary of English