unpresidential
/ˌən-ˌpre-zə-ˈden(t)-shəl -ˌprez-ˈden(t)-/ (ame, mw)
unpresidential — 形容詞
- unpresidentialpositive
- more unpresidentialcomparative
- most unpresidentialsuperlative
1. acting or speaking in a way that is not proper or serious enough for a president
不得體
不符總統應有水準的行為
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.
群眾認為他那場憤怒的發言有失總統應有的風範，許多人直接離場。
find + noun + adjective pattern
Yumi felt it was unpresidential for a leader to shout at reporters in public.
Yumi 認為領導人在公開場合對記者大吼大叫是很不得體的行為。
Salma said that insulting a foreign leader on television is deeply unpresidential.
Salma 表示，在電視上侮辱外國領導人是極不得體的。
The senator's unpresidential behavior during the meeting shocked even his supporters.
這位參議員在會議上不得體的行為，連他的支持者都感到震驚。
Many voters found the candidate's refusal to answer questions unpresidential.
許多選民認為這位候選人拒絕回答問題的態度有失總統應有的風範。
- 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
be + unpresidential
find + noun + unpresidential
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.