undiplomatic

/'ʌn,diplə'mætik/

Thân thiện

He made an undiplomatic comment during the meeting.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not skilled in dealing with others; lacking tact or sensitivity in social or official situations. The word describes behavior or remarks that are blunt, impolitic, or likely to cause offense, especially in contexts requiring careful negotiation or interpersonal relations.

Usage

The adjective "undiplomatic" is used to characterize a person, their actions, their words, or their manner as being contrary to the principles of diplomacy. It implies a failure to consider the feelings of others or the political/social consequences of one's behavior. It is typically used in a critical or disapproving sense.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • His undiplomatic comments about the host country's policies created an international incident.
  • It was highly undiplomatic of her to publicly criticize her colleague during the meeting.
  • The ambassador's undiplomatic approach jeopardized the delicate peace talks.

Advanced Usage

• "to be undiplomatic": to act or speak in a tactless manner.
  • The CEO is known for being brilliant but sometimes undiplomatic in his emails.
• Undiplomatic language/behavior/remarks: Specific nouns commonly modified by this adjective.
  • The leak of his undiplomatic language in the private memo caused a scandal.

Variants and Related Words

• Undiplomatically (adverb): In an undiplomatic manner.
  • He stated his objections undiplomatically, offending everyone in the room.
• Diplomatic (adjective): The direct antonym, meaning skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people; tactful.
• Tactless (adjective): A close synonym, meaning having or showing a lack of adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

Synonyms

• Tactless
• Indiscreet
• Impolitic
• Gauche
• Injudicious

Antonyms

• Diplomatic
• Tactful
• Discreet
• Politic
• Judicious

Idioms and Phrases

While "undiplomatic" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it describes the opposite of behavior encapsulated in phrases like: - "To put one's foot in one's mouth": To say something tactless or embarrassing. - With that undiplomatic joke, he really put his foot in his mouth. - "To speak out of turn": To say something inappropriate for the situation. - Her undiplomatic question was seen as speaking out of turn.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not skilled in dealing with others