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undiplomatic

dip·lo·mat·ic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dip-luh-mat-ik]
    • /ˌdɪp ləˈmæt ɪk/
    • /ˌʌn.dɪ.plə.ˈmæ.tɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dip-luh-mat-ik]
    • /ˌdɪp ləˈmæt ɪk/

Definitions of undiplomatic word

  • adjective undiplomatic of, relating to, or engaged in diplomacy: diplomatic officials. 1
  • adjective undiplomatic skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people; tactful. 1
  • adjective undiplomatic of or relating to diplomatics. 1
  • adjective undiplomatic not tactful 1
  • adjective undiplomatic If someone is described as undiplomatic, they say or do things that offend people, usually not on purpose. 0
  • adjective undiplomatic lacking in diplomacy 0
See all 6 definitions of undiplomatic

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Origin of undiplomatic

First appearance:

before 1705
One of the 50% oldest English words
1705-15; < French diplomatique < New Latin diplōmaticus, equivalent to Latin diplōmat- (stem of diplōma) diploma + -icus -ic

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Parts of speech for Undiplomatic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Undiplomatic

undiplomatic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

undiplomatic usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for undiplomatic

adj undiplomatic

  • anti-social — Someone who is anti-social is unwilling to meet and be friendly with other people.
  • asocial — avoiding contact; not gregarious
  • brash — If you describe someone or their behaviour as brash, you disapprove of them because you think that they are too confident and aggressive.
  • brutish — If you describe a person or their behaviour as brutish, you think that they are brutal and uncivilised.
  • flipper — a broad, flat limb, as of a seal or whale, especially adapted for swimming.

adjective undiplomatic

  • indiscreet — not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection: an indiscreet remark.
  • misunderstanding — failure to understand correctly; mistake as to meaning or intent.
All 11 Synonyms of undiplomatic

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