Politic synonyms
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The definition of diplomatic is someone who can be sensitive in dealing with others and who can achieve peaceful resolutions or facilitate discussion.
The definition of expedient is something that is appropriate and convenient, even if it isn't the best option.
The definition of urbane is someone polished, suave or sophisticated.
Having, applying, or showing sound judgment; wise and careful
(Obs.) Evil, bad, wicked, mischievous, shrewish, etc.
Subtly deceitful; sly; cunning; artful
Acting with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason.
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Having or showing keen discernment, sound judgment, and farsightedness; mentally shrewd.
Pleasant in manner; smooth:
discreet (related)
Made, done, or situated so as to attract little notice:
Skillful in accomplishing a purpose, especially by the use of cunning or craft.
The definition of astute is someone clever.
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(Especially of a person) Which serves one's own interests in an unemotional, analytical manner.
(Now Rare) Skillful or clever
Influenced by, based on, or stemming from partisan interests or political ideology:
Managing carefully and with economy
Vigilant; alert:
Essential to the effective conduct of war:
The definition of tactful is someone or something that shows a regard for other people's feelings.
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Of or having to do with tactics, esp. in military or naval maneuvers
Having the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; sagacious:
inadvisable (antonym)
Not recommended; unwise:
injudicious (antonym)
Showing poor judgment; not discreet or wise
unwise (antonym)
Not wise; defective in wisdom; injudicious; indiscreet; foolish.
impolitic (antonym)
Not wise or expedient; not politic:
tactless (antonym)
Lacking or exhibiting a lack of tact; bluntly inconsiderate or indiscreet.
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indiscreet (antonym)
Not discreet; lacking prudence, as in speech or action
Having or showing a sensitive or, sometimes, finicky distaste for what is considered offensive or improper
ability (related)
Showing sensitivity and skill in dealing with others
Having a fine texture:
politick (related)
subservient (related)
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juridical (related)
Find another word for politic. In this page you can discover 36 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for politic, like: diplomatic, expedient, urbane, judicious, shrewd, crafty, sensible, sagacious, suave, bland and discreet.