undiplomatic

Example Sentences

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At a press conference on Wednesday, the South African government announced they had called the US ambassador to Pretoria, to explain his recent undiplomatic remarks.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

"We have called in the ambassador of the United States, Ambassador Bozell, to explain his undiplomatic remarks," Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola told journalists.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

His prior public service, as councilor, then deputy mayor, of a Sydney suburb ended abruptly in 2009 amid displays of undiplomatic temper.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2025

A former Greek foreign minister known for his undiplomatic outbursts and on whose watch Greece suffered one of its most embarrassing foreign policy debacles in 1999.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 3, 2023

Ribero felt a momentary flash of shame for the betrayal of such undiplomatic surprise, and made amends with added courtesy when he spoke.

From The Key to Yesterday by Buck, Charles Neville