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politic
politic
adjective
Definition of POLITIC
1
having or showing tact <the actor is politic in discussing the aborted film project, being content to say that there were “creative differences”>
Synonyms diplomatic, politic
Related Words considerate, courteous, delicate, graceful, gracious, thoughtful; civil, mannerly, polite; charming, gallant, genteel, suave; deferential, dutiful, regardful, respectful; affable, cordial, friendly, genial, hospitable, kind, kindhearted
Near Antonyms discourteous, inconsiderate, indelicate, thoughtless, ungracious; ill-bred, ill-mannered, impolite, uncalled-for, uncivil, unhandsome, unmannered, unmannerly; boorish, brash, brassy, caddish, churlish, clodhopping, clownish, loutish, uncouth; disregardful, disrespectful, impertinent, impudent, insolent, rude
2
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances <it probably would not be politic to tell your boss that his latest idea is the worst thing you've ever heard>
Related Words advantageous, beneficial, profitable; useful, utilitarian; feasible, possible, practicable, practical; opportune, seasonable, timely; opportunistic, self-seeking
Near Antonyms impractical, profitless, unfeasible, unprofitable; inopportune, unseasonable, untimely
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