Synonyms of diplomacy

diplomacy

noun

də-ˈplō-mə-sē 

as in manners

the ability to deal with others in touchy situations without offending them

that candidate is thought to lack the diplomacy necessary in dealing with people of power and influence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• manners
• tact
• sensitivity
• gallantry
• tactfulness
• consideration
• considerateness
• courtesy
• gracefulness
• grace
• politeness
• etiquette
• thoughtfulness
• respect
• civility
• graciousness
• finesse
• suavity
• courteousness
• gentility
• dexterity
• charm
• adroitness
• deference
• poise
• deftness
• savoir faire
• delicacy
• suaveness
• regard
• mannerliness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• clumsiness
• tactlessness
• insensitivity
• impoliteness
• discourtesy
• thoughtlessness
• indelicacy
• incivility
• inconsiderateness
• inconsideration
• brashness
• boorishness
• awkwardness
• ungraciousness
• disregard
• insolence
• rudeness
• disrespect
• discourteousness
• gracelessness
• impudence
• impertinence
• loutishness
• maladroitness
• brassiness
• gaucheness
• disrespectfulness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of diplomacy

The leaders also continued the tradition of panda diplomacy, with Xi promising to send two more panda bears to the Atlanta zoo. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2026

In classic diplomacy, protocol giveaways are supposed to be reciprocated by substantive concessions. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2026

During state visits especially, clothes enter a new lexicon of diplomacy, where the choice of colors, designers, and silhouettes innately acquire symbolism and signal allegiances. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Rodríguez's participation in the international forum also marks a milestone in Venezuela's reintegration into global diplomacy. — Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026