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diplomacy

/dɪˈploʊməsi/  ·  say it: dih·PLOH·muh·see

tact in dealing with sensitive matters

In Nuance & Precision

managing international relations through negotiation

In Politics & Diplomacy

In more detail

1. (noun) the practice of managing relations between countries, especially through discussions and agreements

2. (noun) the skill of dealing with people in a sensitive way without offending them

Examples

• 1. The two countries used diplomacy to resolve their dispute instead of going to war.
• 2. You need to handle this situation with diplomacy so you don't hurt his feelings.

Nearby in Nuance & Precision

candor, frankness, bluntness, circumspection, wariness, vigilance