Diplomatic
Tactful and prudent in dealing with others, especially in sensitive or potentially confrontational situations; relating to diplomacy.
adjectiveDiplomatic
Tactful and prudent in dealing with others, especially in sensitive or potentially confrontational situations; relating to diplomacy.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a seasoned diplomat at a tense international meeting, carefully choosing words to avoid offense while guiding all sides toward a peaceful agreement.
Sounds Like
DIP-luh-MAT-ik
Looks Like
diplomat, diplomacy
Remember This
Diplomatic skills emphasize tact, discretion, and negotiation; the word is often used to describe people, approaches, or solutions, not laws or force.
Other Forms
Connect With
tact, tactful, discretion, negotiation, diplomacy, peacemaking
Note
Don't confuse with undiplomatic (tactless) or with the noun diplomat. Use diplomatic to describe conduct, not ideology.