diplomacy

di·plo·ma·cy

noun \də-ˈplō-mə-sē\

Definition of DIPLOMACY

1

: the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations

2

: skill in handling affairs without arousing hostility : tact

Examples of DIPLOMACY

1. She has had a long and distinguished career in diplomacy.
2. The government avoided a war by successfully resolving the issues through diplomacy.
3. This is a situation that calls for tactful diplomacy.

First Known Use of DIPLOMACY

1796

Related to DIPLOMACY

Synonyms: tact, tactfulness

Antonyms: clumsiness, insensitivity, tactlessness

Related Words: considerateness, consideration, courteousness, courtesy, delicacy, graciousness, sensitivity, thoughtfulness; civility, etiquette, mannerliness, manners, politeness; charm, gallantry, gentility, grace, gracefulness, poise, savoir faire, suaveness, suavity; adroitness, deftness, dexterity, finesse; deference, regard, respect

Near Antonyms: discourteousness, discourtesy, impoliteness, inconsiderateness, inconsideration, indelicacy, thoughtlessness, ungraciousness; impoliteness, incivility; boorishness, brashness, brassiness, loutishness; awkwardness, gaucheness, gracelessness, maladroitness; disregard, disrespect, disrespectfulness, impertinence, impudence, insolence, rudeness

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agent provocateur, agitprop, autarky, cabal, egalitarianism, federalism, hegemony, plenipotentiary, popular sovereignty, socialism