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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