undiplomatically
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˌʌndɪpləˈmætɪkli/
Definition
In a way that is likely to offend or upset people, especially by being blunt or tactless.
Examples
She pointed out the flaws in his plan undiplomatically.
He announced his resignation undiplomatically, shocking everyone.
The politician's statement was seen as undiplomatically critical of the allied nation.
How to Use undiplomatically
- speak undiplomatically (collocation)
- To say something without considering the feelings of others. — "He spoke undiplomatically about the project's failures."
- act undiplomatically (collocation)
- To behave in a way that is likely to cause offense or upset. — "By criticizing his colleagues publicly, he acted undiplomatically."
- respond undiplomatically (collocation)
- To answer in a way that lacks sensitivity or politeness. — "She responded undiplomatically to the reporter's intrusive question."
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