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Word: tactlessness (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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This statement is followed by a thorough clawing. Raisa Gorbachev is "a cultural and intellectual snob." She is tactless abroad and a hypocrite at home. "Despite all her moralistic lectures," writes Sheehy, "Raisa is known for doing very little to alleviate the cruel conditions that dictate the lives of most of her countrywomen...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Hot Red | 12/3/1990 | See Source »

...calling Silber a "jerk"--it would be an understatement to say that Silber is often tactless and insulting. I respect everybody's right to a private opinion. But as a representative of the party, referring to the party's nominee in such a way is childish and irresponsible...

Author: By Kristine M. Zaleskas, | Title: It's My Party | 10/31/1990 | See Source »

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