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单词 undiplomatic
释义

undiplomatic

adjective

un·​dip·​lo·​mat·​ic ˌən-ˌdi-plə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce undiplomatic (audio)
: not diplomatic
especially : tactless
undiplomatically
ˌən-ˌdi-plə-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce undiplomatic (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • brash
  • graceless
  • ill-advised
  • imprudent
  • inadvisable
  • indelicate
  • indiscreet
  • injudicious
  • tactless
  • unwise
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Example Sentences

the reporter's undiplomatic references to the state's overweight governor
Recent Examples on the Web His cajoling, threats, and insults—however coarse and undiplomatic—did create a sense of urgency among European leaders that forced them to answer his concerns. Tom Mctague, The Atlantic, 2 July 2022 Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban predicted the defeat and last weekend took an undiplomatic swipe at the EU’s campaign to rein in his government. Stephanie Bodoni, Bloomberg.com, 16 Feb. 2022 Throughout the talks this week, Russian diplomats tweeted undiplomatic messages seeking to intimidate, or perhaps to rile up the folks at home. Frida Ghitis, CNN, 13 Jan. 2022 But There Are Reasons To Commiserate: While many defense export underdogs may cheer France’s temporary setback, there good reason to indulge France’s undiplomatic, board room-like response to this big business loss. Craig Hooper, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2021 Quartz: In a nutshell, why are China’s diplomats sometimes so undiplomatic? Tripti Lahiri, Quartz, 2 Sep. 2021 And soon, many in China’s Foreign Ministry were aping Zhao’s undiplomatic style of diplomacy. Washington Post, 3 June 2021 The hilarious — and realistic — scene in which Nella firmly but diplomatically confronts the white author’s stereotypical depiction of a young Black woman is unforgettable, as is his undiplomatic reaction. Oline H. Cogdill, sun-sentinel.com, 15 June 2021 The Philippine government under the famously foul-mouthed Rodrigo Duterte has at times conducted its diplomacy with the most undiplomatic of language. Jason Gutierrez, New York Times, 3 May 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

undiplomatic

adjective

as in tactless
showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations the reporter's undiplomatic references to the state's overweight governor

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • tactless
  • indiscreet
  • inappropriate
  • imprudent
  • indelicate
  • injudicious
  • improper
  • stupid
  • careless
  • unwise
  • inadvisable
  • brash
  • ill-advised
  • idiotic
  • silly
  • graceless
  • dumb
  • thoughtless
  • unseemly
  • moronic
  • inconsiderate
  • foolish
  • indecorous
  • unbecoming
  • uncivil
  • idiotical
  • heedless
  • ill-mannered
  • nonsensical
  • mindless
  • preposterous
  • harebrained
  • senseless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • prudent
  • wise
  • judicious
  • tactful
  • advisable
  • logical
  • rational
  • discreet
  • appropriate
  • intelligent
  • sensible
  • sound
  • civil
  • smart
  • proper
  • becoming
  • decorous
  • sane
  • seemly
  • sage
  • sapient
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