undiplomatically

Examples

• All

• Harry might be expressing himself undiplomatically, but is it so very, very far from the truth?

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• During the meeting, she spoke undiplomatically about the government's failures, which surprised everyone.

• His comments were undiplomatically blunt, leaving no room for interpretation or misunderstanding.

• She often makes undiplomatic statements that do not consider the feelings of others.

Synonyms

U

unceremoniously

vsundiplomatically

8 6.5

In a sudden, rude way without warning or politeness

is about failing to handle relations sensitively rather than only skipping ceremony

D

discourteously

vsundiplomatically

1 6.9

In a rude or impolite way

is more about mishandling sensitive situations than plain rudeness

I

indelicately

vsundiplomatically

1 6.5

In a way that is not careful about other people's feelings and can embarrass them

focuses on poor handling of relations rather than only causing embarrassment

I

impolitely

vsundiplomatically

1 4.2

In a rude way that shows little respect for others

is about failing to handle sensitive relations rather than just disrespect

I

inconsiderately

vsundiplomatically

1 6.5

Without thinking about other people's feelings

is about failing to handle sensitive relations, not just thoughtless acts

U

ungraciously

vsundiplomatically

1 7.1

In a rude or unfriendly way

is about poor tact in handling people rather than mere awkwardness

U

unbecomingly

vsundiplomatically

• Formal

1 8.1

In a way that is not proper or suitable for the situation

is about failing to manage sensitive relations rather than only being improper

T

tactlessly

vsundiplomatically

6.8

In a way that shows no care for other people's feelings

is about poor handling of sensitive relations rather than mere rudeness

U

uncivilly

vsundiplomatically

7.4

In a rude way that shows no respect

is focused on poor handling of relations rather than general impoliteness

U

ungallantly

vsundiplomatically

9.1

In a way that is not polite or helpful to others

focuses on poor handling of relations rather than lack of bravery

I

indecorously

vsundiplomatically

• Formal

8.7

In a way that shows bad manners

is about poor tact toward people rather than only breaching manners

I

infelicitously

vsundiplomatically

• Formal

9.9

In an awkward or wrong way that causes trouble

is about poor people handling rather than mere clumsy expression

I

impolitically

vsundiplomatically

• Formal

7.9

In a way that is not careful about others' feelings in public matters

is about poor tact in personal relations rather than political strategy

Antonyms

D

diplomatically

26 5.5

In a way that avoids upsetting people when you talk to them

How Diplomatic

diplomatically

26 5.5

tactfully

4 4.4

directly

88 1.4

undiplomatically

7.5

tactlessly

6.8

rudely

25 1.3

Surface Forms

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Etymology