adjective
- not relating to or involving diplomacy or diplomatic relations
- lacking tact or skill in dealing with people; blunt or insensitive in manner
Examples
- The meeting was conducted through nondiplomatic channels.
- His nondiplomatic approach to the negotiation offended several participants.
- She gave a nondiplomatic response that hurt his feelings.
- The company’s nondiplomatic handling of the crisis damaged their reputation.
- Trade discussions continued through nondiplomatic contacts.
- His nondiplomatic manner made him unsuitable for customer service.
- The ambassador’s nondiplomatic comments caused an international incident.