undiplomatic
adjective uk/ˌʌn.dɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/ us/ˌʌn.dɪp.ləˈmæt̬.ɪk/
不符合外交原则的|违背外交原则的|非外交的
not typical of or suitable for diplomats (= officials whose job is to represent their country in another country, and who usually work in an embassy)
This was an unprecedented use of undiplomatic language by the veteran diplomat. 这是这个经验老道的外交官史无前例地使用非外交辞令。
不通人情的|不懂人情世故的
acting in a way that might cause people to be upset, hurt, or annoyed
Nobody can accuse this book of being undiplomatic; the author is unfailingly kind. 没人会说这本书不通人情;这(书的)作者一贯是一个温和体贴的人。
Synonym: non-diplomatic
- More examples
- The EU chief negotiator was blunt, even undiplomatic, about the missed deadlines.
- Somebody who has seen the letter said it was "very undiplomatic" and contained much criticism of Britain's performance.
- She often intimidated others with her undiplomatic manner and forceful opinions, but she gained the respect of fellow scientists for her outstanding research.
- He was surrounded by undiplomatic individuals who insisted on speaking their minds.