Antonyms of adj diplomatic

1 of 2 senses of diplomatic

Sense 2
diplomatic (vs. undiplomatic), diplomatical -- (using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people; "the hostess averted a confrontation with a diplomatic chenage of subject")

undiplomatic (vs. diplomatic) -- (not skilled in dealing with others)

Similarity of adj diplomatic

2 senses of diplomatic

Sense 1
diplomatic -- (relating to or characteristic of diplomacy; "diplomatic immunity")

Sense 2
diplomatic (vs. undiplomatic), diplomatical -- (using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people; "the hostess averted a confrontation with a diplomatic chenage of subject")
       => politic, smooth, suave, bland -- (smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication; "he was too politic to quarrel with so important a personage"; "the manager pacified the customer with a smooth apology for the error")
       => tactful, kid-glove -- (showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people; "by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone"; "a tactful way of correcting someone"; "the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill")
          Also See-> politic#1

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