diplomatic
adj.adj. acting in a way that does not upset or offend people, even in difficult situations. You use this to describe someone who is good at managing people and keeping the peace.
adj. characterised by tact and sensitivity in dealing with others, particularly in sensitive or contentious situations. Also relates to the official profession or activity of managing international relations.
She gave a very diplomatic answer to the rude question.
The manager had to be diplomatic when telling the team that their favorite project was being cancelled.
Navigating the competing interests of the various stakeholders required a diplomatic approach that acknowledged every grievance without making any concrete promises that could not be kept.
From French diplomatique and its etymon New Latin diplōmaticus. By surface analysis, diplomat + -ic.
Commonly used to describe speech, behavior, or individuals; often contrasted with 'blunt' or 'direct'.