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Diplomatic: meaning and example

adjective · In the sense illustrated below

Able to handle disagreements with tact and care.

Example sentence

“Her diplomatic wording helped us discuss a difficult issue.”

An illustrative sentence written for Ikigain.

Putting it into words

At work

“Used a diplomatic approach to clarify competing priorities with three teams.”

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