unpresidential
/ˌən-ˌpre-zə-ˈden(t)-shəl -ˌprez-ˈden(t)-/ (ame, mw)
unpresidential — adjective
- unpresidentialpositive
- more unpresidentialcomparative
- most unpresidentialsuperlative
1. acting or speaking in a way that is not proper or serious enough for a president
acting or speaking in a way that is not proper or serious enough for a president or someone in a very high political position
The crowd found his angry speech unpresidential and many people walked out.
find + noun + adjective pattern
Yumi felt it was unpresidential for a leader to shout at reporters in public.
Salma said that insulting a foreign leader on television is deeply unpresidential.
The senator's unpresidential behavior during the meeting shocked even his supporters.
Many voters found the candidate's refusal to answer questions unpresidential.
- undignified
broader in meaning; can apply to anyone, not just political leaders
- unstatesmanlike
more specific to political leaders; similar formality and register
- unbecoming
general term for behavior that does not suit someone's role, position, or age
- presidential
the direct opposite; having the proper dignity expected of a president
- dignified
broader; describes calm, serious, and proper behavior
- statesmanlike
formal; describes wise, respected political leadership
文法句型
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unpresidential + noun
用法筆記
Often used in political news and commentary to describe a leader's controversial public statements or actions that are seen as lacking the expected dignity of high office.