interpersonal
adjective
in·ter·per·son·al
ˌin-tər-ˈpər-s(ə-)nəl 
: being, relating to, or involving relations between persons
interpersonally
adverb
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In most cases, interpersonal conflicts stem from structural issues within the company—from who is responsible, what has to be done, what resources should be used, how the outcome should be evaluated and more.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Through evocative visual flourishes that reflect a connection to Indigenous traditions, their household dynamic is observed with curiosity and compassion, yet always probing at the more peculiar ideologies at play in their interpersonal relationships.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
That arduous tome was stuffed to the brim with interpersonal conflict as the characters trudged through the woods, leaving the reader wondering if the end was truly in sight.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 May 2025
However, the ability to stick around is based largely on the ability to get over yourself and focus on developing interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 24 May 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Through evocative visual flourishes that reflect a connection to Indigenous traditions, their household dynamic is observed with curiosity and compassion, yet always probing at the more peculiar ideologies at play in their interpersonal relationships.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
That arduous tome was stuffed to the brim with interpersonal conflict as the characters trudged through the woods, leaving the reader wondering if the end was truly in sight.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 May 2025
However, the ability to stick around is based largely on the ability to get over yourself and focus on developing interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 24 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for interpersonal
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“Interpersonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interpersonal. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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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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