interpersonal
adjective
in·ter·per·son·al
ˌin-tər-ˈpər-s(ə-)nəl 
: being, relating to, or involving relations between persons
interpersonally
adverb
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Don’t dismiss it as interpersonal drama.
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Stephan Lendi, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Ned and Mare end the season negotiating a first kiss in a scene where Gleeson and Frei tease out a sense of both genuine romance and interpersonal danger.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Today’s engineers must navigate complex challenges that require not only deep technical knowledge but also sophisticated interpersonal skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to communicate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Focus on developing strong interpersonal skills, such as effective face-to-face communication, and be mindful of workplace etiquette.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
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Stephan Lendi, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Ned and Mare end the season negotiating a first kiss in a scene where Gleeson and Frei tease out a sense of both genuine romance and interpersonal danger.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Today’s engineers must navigate complex challenges that require not only deep technical knowledge but also sophisticated interpersonal skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to communicate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Focus on developing strong interpersonal skills, such as effective face-to-face communication, and be mindful of workplace etiquette.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for interpersonal
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“Interpersonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interpersonal. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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interpersonal
adjective
in·ter·per·son·al
-ˈpərs-nəl
-ᵊn-əl
: being, relating to, or including relations between persons
interpersonally
adverb
-ˈpərs-nə-lē
-ᵊn-ə-
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interpersonal
adjective
in·ter·per·son·al
-ˈpərs-nəl, -ᵊn-əl
: being, relating to, or involving relations between persons
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