Meaning: In a strange or unusual manner.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: He smiled queerly at the odd situation.

Category: Social

Synonyms:

• strangely
• oddly

Meaning: Complaining in a petulant or whining manner.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The querulous customer demanded a refund.

Category: Social

Synonyms:

• complaining
• whining

Antonyms:

• content
• satisfied

Meaning: The act of moving ahead of others in a queue.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Queue-jumping is considered rude.

Category: Social

Synonyms: cutting in line

Meaning: the rules of polite behavior while eating

Part of speech: noun

Example: Good table manners are important at formal dinners.

Category: Social › Etiquette

Synonyms: etiquette

Meaning: a social or cultural prohibition

Part of speech: noun

Example: In some cultures, discussing money is considered a taboo.

Category: Social › Culture

Synonyms: prohibition

Meaning: sensitivity in dealing with others

Part of speech: noun

Example: She handled the situation with great tact.

Category: Social › Communication

Synonyms: diplomacy

Meaning: having or showing sensitivity

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He was tactful in his response to the criticism.

Category: Social › Communication

Synonyms: diplomatic

Antonyms: tactless

Meaning: lacking sensitivity or tact

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His tactless comments upset everyone.

Category: Social › Communication

Synonyms: insensitive

Antonyms: tactful