undiplomatic

adjective

ˌən-ˌdi-plə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce undiplomatic (audio)
Definition of undiplomaticnext
as in inappropriate
showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations the reporter's undiplomatic references to the state's overweight governor

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Recent Examples of undiplomatic His undiplomatic talk in recent days of reclaiming the Panama Canal — and annexing Greenland and even Canada — have left world leaders scrambling to respond. — Scott Neuman, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025 Aziz Taher/Reuters Indeed, Mr. Biden’s exasperation with Mr. Netanyahu exploded in a recent phone call between the two, when the president reportedly shouted at the Israeli prime minister and told him in heated undiplomatic terms to stop misleading him. — Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Aug. 2024 Defense experts told Newsweek that the sentiment behind Trump's rhetoric, though perhaps undiplomatic, can be viewed as a continuation of previous administrations' stances. — David Faris, Newsweek, 9 July 2024 His language was undiplomatic and risked emboldening Russia, which by that point had already invaded both Georgia and Ukraine. — The Editors, National Review, 13 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for undiplomatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undiplomatic
  1. inappropriate
  2. tactless
  3. indiscreet
  4. improper
  5. imprudent
  6. injudicious
  7. indelicate
  8. stupid
Adjective
  • The app has a private messaging feature that can lead to inappropriate conversations with predators.
    — Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Cornelius said that the superintendent later informed her of other prior incidents including her son — who has autism and is nonverbal — getting a shower without her permission, getting called vulgar names by staff and teachers, and receiving other inappropriate comments.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of inappropriate
Adjective
  • On the dark side, Mercury in Sagittarius can be overly blunt and tactless in communication.
    — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Rian Johnson’s intricate script thrived on detailed dissections of its rich and awful suspects, including plenty of pointed jabs at Hudson’s oblivious model and tactless brand ambassador — two titles Hudson herself has held.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of tactless
Adjective
  • Hegseth, the defense secretary nominee, has made some indiscreet utterances, though there is no compelling evidence of alcoholism as critics have alleged.
    — George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Classical After a buzzing opening night complete with an indiscreet bait and switch—Josh Groban headlined after an ever-busy Cynthia Erivo had to withdraw—next up for the New York Philharmonic is a celebration of Afromodernism.
    — The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of indiscreet
Adjective
  • Medicare, the health insurance program for senior citizens, racked up $54.3 billion in improper payments last year.
    — Kevin R. Kosar, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
  • This can happen due to simple things like the passage of time, changes in circumstance or improper categorization.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of improper
Adjective
  • She was charged with a DUI and DWI, negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.
    — DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 28 Feb. 2025
  • On March 19, 2024, Huger was charged with a DUI and DWI on the counts of: negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.
    — Gabriela Silva, TVLine, 26 Feb. 2025
Definition of imprudent
Adjective
  • So maybe use the feelings aroused by your sister-in-law’s thoughtless, certainly injudicious, possibly naughty remark as an opportunity to rise above.
    — James Parker, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2024
  • What The Meng Episode Means (1): Is Huawei A Tool of The CCP? Meng’s release, and injudicious remarks, do not bode well for Huawei.
    — George Calhoun, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2021
Definition of injudicious
Adjective
  • In its first two seasons, viewers have gone on transcontinental journeys, including an indelicate hotel manager in Hawaii and a strange love square in Italy.
    — Shivani Gonzalez, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
  • Advertisement The president-elect’s style — brash, indelicate and pugilistic — is distilled in his son.
    — Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of indelicate
Adjective
  • His is a sort of erudite buffoonery that consistently tap-dances between clever, self-aware, and patently stupid.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Ignoring those who served and buried honorably is stupid.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of stupid

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