unstatesmanlike
- adjective
- /ʌnˈsteɪtsˌmənˌlaɪk/
- Formal
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poco statesmanlike
- In public debates, she often comes across as unstatesmanlike, lacking the composure necessary for such discussions.
Examples
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12) Because Romney spoke in an unstatesmanlike manner during the Libya terrorist attack on 9/11 and did not respect the protocols of honoring the memory of the 9/11 WTC attack.
Blog text (25) -
The unseen man's voice is high, reedy, and unstatesmanlike.
Blog text (8) -
His remarks were unstatesmanlike, showing a lack of the dignity expected from a leader.
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The senator's behavior at the meeting was utterly unstatesmanlike, causing concern among his colleagues.
Synonyms
10
8.4
Not polite or well behaved in a rough way
4
6.7
Rude and not polite or kind
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7.7
Behavior that is not suitable for a president, lacking respect or calm
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7.0
Not careful about hurting other people's feelings in sensitive situations
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7.0
Rude or unfair behavior that shows little respect for others
Not acting with the calm, formal dignity expected of a president
Not showing good judgment when dealing with people or situations
Not acting politely or respectfully toward others
Antonyms
How Statesmanlike
Surface Forms
Morphology
unstatesmanlike = statesmanlike (transparent) = un + state + man + like
The target is formed by negating 'statesmanlike' with the standard prefix 'un-'.
Etymology
Unstatesmanlike breaks into parts: un- 'not', statesman 'a respected political leader', and -like 'in the way of'. So, unstatesmanlike means 'not acting like a respected political leader', which is why we use it for behaviour that is undignified or not careful.