undiplomatic
Lacking social grace
Undiplomatic describes speech or behavior that lacks tact or sensitivity—the opposite of the careful, face-saving approach diplomats cultivate.
An undiplomatic remark offends or alienates when a gentler approach might have achieved the same end: It was undiplomatic of her to call the proposal idiotic in front of its author.
Undeviating or to guide
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- plain-spokenSpeaking without ornament
- straightforwardClear and uncomplicated
- point-blankAt extremely close range
brusque · curt · abrupt · unvarnished · unfiltered · unadorned · crisp · terse
Socially awkward, unrefined
- clumsyLacking physical coordination
- ineptLacking skill or competence
- indelicateLacking refinement or tact
- maladroitLacking physical deftness
graceless · unpolished · ham-fisted · heavy-handed · bumbling · awkward · bungling · thoughtless
Lacking careful forethought
- incautiousCarelessly unguarded
- recklessCarelessly ignoring danger
- carelessInattentive, prone to mistakes
- unguardedWithout protection or caution
ill-advised · injudicious · impolitic · unwise · rash · foolhardy · loose-lipped · ill-considered
Showing lack of regard
- discourteousLacking good manners
- impoliteLacking good manners
- uncivilLacking basic politeness
- ill-manneredLacking polite conduct
unmannerly · boorish · uncouth · crass · coarse · crude · churlish · insolent
Showing contempt through words
- inflammatoryTending to provoke outrage
- incendiaryCausing or designed for burning
- provocativeMeant to provoke response
- antagonisticActively opposed or hostile
hostile · belligerent · contentious · confrontational · divisive · bellicose · combative · aggressive
Lacking regard for others
- callousCruelly insensitive to others
- uncaringLacking emotional concern
- unfeelingWithout compassion or emotion
- thoughtlessShowing no consideration
oblivious · unmindful · heedless · dismissive · disregarding · indifferent · neglectful · unsympathetic
direct
Undeviating or to guide
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- plain-spokenSpeaking without ornament
- straightforwardClear and uncomplicated
point-blank · brusque · curt · abrupt · unvarnished · unfiltered · unadorned · crisp · terse · bluff
gauche
Socially awkward, unrefined
- clumsyLacking physical coordination
- ineptLacking skill or competence
- indelicateLacking refinement or tact
maladroit · graceless · unpolished · ham-fisted · heavy-handed · bumbling · awkward · bungling · thoughtless · unsubtle
imprudent
Lacking careful forethought
- incautiousCarelessly unguarded
- recklessCarelessly ignoring danger
- carelessInattentive, prone to mistakes
unguarded · ill-advised · injudicious · impolitic · unwise · rash · foolhardy · loose-lipped · ill-considered · ill-timed
disrespectful
Showing lack of regard
- discourteousLacking good manners
- impoliteLacking good manners
- uncivilLacking basic politeness
ill-mannered · unmannerly · boorish · uncouth · crass · coarse · crude · churlish · insolent · impudent
insulting
Showing contempt through words
- inflammatoryTending to provoke outrage
- incendiaryCausing or designed for burning
- provocativeMeant to provoke response
antagonistic · hostile · belligerent · contentious · confrontational · divisive · bellicose · combative · aggressive · abrasive
inconsiderate
Lacking regard for others
- callousCruelly insensitive to others
- uncaringLacking emotional concern
- unfeelingWithout compassion or emotion
thoughtless · oblivious · unmindful · heedless · dismissive · disregarding · indifferent · neglectful · unsympathetic · obtuse
undiplomaticdiplomatic
Tactful and sensitive
tactful · discreet · gracious · considerate · politic