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Diplomatic vs. Tactful — What's the Difference?

Diplomatic vs. Tactful — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Diplomatic and Tactful

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Diplomatic

Using or marked by tact and sensitivity in dealing with others.

Tactful

Possessing or exhibiting tact; considerate and discreet
A tactful person.
A tactful remark.

Diplomatic

Of, relating to, or involving diplomacy or diplomats.

Tactful

Possessing tact; able to deal with people in a sensitive manner.

Diplomatic

Of or relating to diplomatics.
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Tactful

Full of tact; characterized by a discerning sense of what is right, proper, or judicious.

Diplomatic

Being an exact copy of the original
A diplomatic edition.

Tactful

Having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others;
She was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion
A tactful remark eased her embarrassment

Diplomatic

Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.
She spent thirty years working for Canada's diplomatic service.
Albania immediately severed diplomatic relations with Zimbabwe.

Tactful

Showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people;
By diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone
A tactful way of correcting someone
The agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill

Diplomatic

Exhibiting diplomacy; exercising tact or courtesy; using discussion to avoid hard feelings, fights or arguments.
Thoughtful corrections can be diplomatic as well as instructional.

Diplomatic

Describing a publication of a text which follows a single basic manuscript, but with variants in other manuscripts noted in the critical apparatus.

Diplomatic

Relating to diplomatics, or the study of old texts; paleographic.

Diplomatic

The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.

Diplomatic

Pertaining to diplomacy; relating to the foreign ministers at a court, who are called the diplomatic body.

Diplomatic

Characterized by tact and shrewdness; dexterous; artful; as, diplomatic management.

Diplomatic

Pertaining to diplomatics; paleographic.

Diplomatic

A minister, official agent, or envoy to a foreign court; a diplomatist.

Diplomatic

Relating to or characteristic of diplomacy;
Diplomatic immunity

Diplomatic

Skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people

Diplomatic

Able to take a broad view of negotiations between states

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