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 mission’s phone line once served as a key circuit for diplomacy. — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Rubio’s newfound prioritization of commercial diplomacy, reflected in the announcement last week of the sale of $5 billion in Boeing aircraft to Ethiopia’s national airline, speaks to Washington’s focus on economic returns over peacemaking. — Cameron Hudson, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Her address was accompanied by a policy change from the Obama administration that prioritized LGBTQ rights in diplomacy and foreign aid. — Matthew Schmitz, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

Trump in August scaled back a major military exercise with South Korea in an apparent effort to restart diplomacy with Kim, who has condemned such drills as rehearsals for invasion. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026