Table of Contents
- 1 What is opposite of being straightforward?
- 2 What is the opposite to diplomatic?
- 3 What’s the opposite of straight to the point?
- 4 What’s the opposite of being direct?
- 5 What is the synonym of evasive?
- 6 Is straightforwardness a word?
- 7 What is the difference between diplomatic and bland?
- 8 When might suave be a better fit than diplomatic?
What is opposite of being straightforward?
“a straightforward set of instructions” Antonyms: equivocal, indirect, crooked, corrupt, ambiguous. Synonyms: straight, square(a), aboveboard.
What is the opposite to diplomatic?
diplomatic. Antonyms: injudicious, bungling, stultifying, ill-managed, undiplomatic. Synonyms: judicious, knowing, wise, prudent, well-contrived, clever, astute, politic, discreet, well-planned, well-conceived, sagacious, well-managed.
What is a word for not straightforward?
contemptible. disloyal. under-the-table. delinquent.
What is a word for being straightforward?
honest, frank, candid, open, truthful, sincere, on the level, honest-to-goodness. forthright, plain-speaking, direct, unambiguous, straight from the shoulder, downright, not afraid to call a spade a spade. informal upfront, on the square.
What’s the opposite of straight to the point?
What is the opposite of come straight to the point?
| prevaricate | lie |
|---|---|
| deceive | fence |
| flannel | pussyfoot |
| shilly-shally | sidestep |
| be evasive | evade |
What’s the opposite of being direct?
What is the opposite of direct?
| intermediary | indirect |
|---|---|
| mediating | intermediate |
| intervening | interceding |
| arbitrary |
What is non diplomatic?
Definition of nondiplomatic : not diplomatic: such as. a : not of, relating to, or concerned with diplomats or diplomacy nondiplomatic personnel/channels. b : not employing tact and conciliation : undiplomatic a nondiplomatic response.
Is diplomatic a negative word?
No. Being a diplomat is always neutral in American or British English, and is normally used in the literal sense that someone works as a foreign emissary on official business. In the figurative sense, we use “being diplomatic” rather than “being a diplomat”.
What is the synonym of evasive?
direct. 2’she was undeterred by evasive replies’ prevaricating, elusive, ambiguous, equivocal, equivocating, indefinite, non-committal, vague, indeterminate, imprecise, inexact, indistinct, inexplicit. cryptic, enigmatic, obscure, unclear, puzzling, perplexing, gnomic, Delphic.
Is straightforwardness a word?
adv. In a direct course or an honest manner. straight·for′ward·ly adv. straight·for′ward·ness n.
What is another word for straight to the point?
going straight to the point; frank; direct; outspoken: It’s sometimes difficult to be forthright and not give offense. proceeding in a straight course; direct; straightforward: a forthright glance. adverb Also forthrightly.
What is the synonym of diplomatic?
Some common synonyms of diplomatic are bland, politic, smooth, suave, and urbane. While all these words mean “pleasantly tactful and well-mannered,” diplomatic stresses an ability to deal with ticklish situations tactfully. a diplomatic negotiator.
What is the difference between diplomatic and bland?
The words bland and diplomatic are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, bland emphasizes mildness of manner and absence of irritating qualities. When is politic a more appropriate choice than diplomatic?
When might suave be a better fit than diplomatic?
While the synonyms smooth and diplomatic are close in meaning, smooth suggests often a deliberately assumed suavity. When might suave be a better fit than diplomatic? The words suave and diplomatic can be used in similar contexts, but suave suggests a specific ability to deal with others easily and without friction.