interpersonal
adjective
in·ter·per·son·al
ˌin-tər-ˈpər-s(ə-)nəl 
: being, relating to, or involving relations between persons
interpersonally
adverb
Examples of interpersonal in a Sentence
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Her interpersonal style, though, was notably understated.
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Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2024
All this gives them ample practice navigating interpersonal interactions and developing what’s called social intelligence—something overconfident dudes often lack, Dr. Abrams says.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 29 Apr. 2024
Guest lists were trimmed to avert interpersonal disharmony.
—Andrew Keh, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
This willingness to own up to mistakes creates an atmosphere of honesty and accountability, which is essential for maintaining healthy interpersonal dynamics.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
There is a disproportionate impact on communities already subject to structural and interpersonal discrimination, such as the Black women in our study.
—Lauren Cattaneo, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2024
As George works his way further into James’s inner circle, the more these higher-stakes issues come to dominate the plot over interpersonal squabbles.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
This helps develop and maintain essential interpersonal skills for career and business success.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
Cultures of genius cause interpersonal issues, as well.
—Mary C. Murphy, TIME, 2 Apr. 2024
Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2024
All this gives them ample practice navigating interpersonal interactions and developing what’s called social intelligence—something overconfident dudes often lack, Dr. Abrams says.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 29 Apr. 2024
Guest lists were trimmed to avert interpersonal disharmony.
—Andrew Keh, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
This willingness to own up to mistakes creates an atmosphere of honesty and accountability, which is essential for maintaining healthy interpersonal dynamics.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
There is a disproportionate impact on communities already subject to structural and interpersonal discrimination, such as the Black women in our study.
—Lauren Cattaneo, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2024
As George works his way further into James’s inner circle, the more these higher-stakes issues come to dominate the plot over interpersonal squabbles.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
This helps develop and maintain essential interpersonal skills for career and business success.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
Cultures of genius cause interpersonal issues, as well.
—Mary C. Murphy, TIME, 2 Apr. 2024
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interpersonal
adjective
in·ter·per·son·al
-ˈpərs-nəl
-ᵊn-əl
: being, relating to, or including relations between persons
interpersonally
adverb
-ˈpərs-nə-lē
-ᵊn-ə-
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interpersonal
adjective
in·ter·per·son·al
-ˈpərs-nəl, -ᵊn-əl
: being, relating to, or involving relations between persons
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