Interpersonal means relating to relationships between people.
...problems in interpersonal relationships.
Training in interpersonal skills is essential.
interpersonal in British English
(ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənəl)
adjective
between persons; involving personal relationships
Derived forms
interpersonally (ˌinterˈpersonally)
adverb
interpersonal in American English
(ˌɪntərˈpɜrsənəl)
adjective
1.
between persons
interpersonal relationships
2.
of or involving relations between persons
Derived forms
interpersonally (ˌinterˈpersonally)
adverb
Examples of 'interpersonal' in a sentence
interpersonal
They lack both the interpersonal and group skills necessary for success.
Christianity Today (2000)
Others attempted to apply the concept to other crimes involving interpersonal violence.
Walklate, Sandra Victimology - the victim and the criminal justice process (1989)
The teacher uses an extremely directive approach in her interpersonal relations with the pupils.
Siann, Gerda & Ugwuegbu, Denis C. E. Educational Psychology in a Changing World (1988)
We concluded by making recommendations for reducing interpersonal conflicts in this relationship.
Siann, Gerda & Ugwuegbu, Denis C. E. Educational Psychology in a Changing World (1988)
This behaviour mirrors our own personal and interpersonal relationships.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The problem here is that they confine the meaning of "environment" largely to interpersonal relations.
Randolph, Theron G. & Moss, Ralph W. (contributor) An Alternative Approach to Allergies (1990)
They focus on interpersonal relationships in the present.
Herman, Judith Lewis Trauma and Recovery (1992)
Her ego involvement with her internal object is more powerful than her interpersonal relations.
Bloom, Carol & Gitter, Andrea (contributor) & Gutwill, Susan (contributor) & Kogel,Laura (contributor) & Zaphiropoulos, Lela (contributor) Eating Problems: A Feminist Psychoanalytic Treatment Model (1994)
Both workers and managers need to learn the basic interpersonal skills necessary to treat others with dignity and respect.
A Conceptual View of Human Resource Management: Strategic Objectives, Environments,Functions
There were no significant changes in his lifestyle, interpersonal conflict or family stresses.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
That contrast encourages creative thinking, better use of language and improves teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It has a virtual hospital, where students can hone clinical and interpersonal skills.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He lacked some of the interpersonal skills needed to manage such a life-changing career.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Business economics enabled him to use game theory and the concepts of mutual gain and mutual loss to manage interpersonal conflicts in clinical situations more effectively.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The place where people are supposed to find solace from the perils of the outside world should not be presumed to provide a respite from interpersonal violence.
Stanko, Elizabeth Everyday Violence (1990)
In other languages
interpersonal
British English: interpersonal ADJECTIVE
Interpersonal means relating to relationships between people.