unsoldierly

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Adjective unsoldierly has 1 sense

unsoldierly - not conforming to military standards; "unsoldierly posture"
Antonym: military (indirect, via unmilitary)

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Term: unsoldierly

Adjective

Definition: Not characteristic or befitting a soldier; lacking in the qualities or behavior expected of a soldier.

Example sentence: Despite his strong physique, his unsoldierly attitude and lack of discipline made him unfit for military service.

Adverb

Definition: In a manner that is not characteristic or befitting a soldier; lacking in the qualities or behavior expected of a soldier.

Example sentence: The soldier behaved unsoldierly by showing disrespect to his superiors.