politic

• Qui fait preuve d'une prudence avisée et de tact ; avisé dans les affaires pratiques, surtout dans les situations délicates ou liées au pouvoir.

Displaying careful judgment and practical sense; shrewd and tactful, particularly in sensitive or power-related situations.

1. Prudent and shrewdC1formalpolitical

   Showing clever judgment and practical wisdom, especially when dealing with delicate situations or people.

   Politique (prudent et avisé)

   • It was a ___ decision to stay silent until the negotiations concluded.
   • The advisor gave a ___ response that offended no one.
   • Her ___ handling of the budget crisis saved the administration.
   • Avoiding that topic was the only ___ move in the meeting.
   • He chose the most ___ path by compromising with the rival party.

   Synonymesastutediplomaticdiscreetjudiciousprudentsensibleshrewdtactfulwise

   Antonymesfoolishimprudentincautiousindiscreetrash

2. Tactful and diplomaticC1formalpolitical

   Acting in a way that avoids causing offence and maintains harmony, particularly in social or governance contexts.

   Politique, diplomate

   • Her ___ remarks eased the tension between the two departments.
   • It is not always ___ to express every honest thought.
   • The ambassador’s ___ approach kept the talks alive.
   • He was ___ enough to change the subject when the argument intensified.
   • A ___ silence can be more valuable than a rash reply.

   Synonymesconsideratediplomaticdiscreetjudiciousprudentsensitivetactful

   Antonymesbluntimpoliticindiscreettactlessundiplomatic