Unpresidential

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Pronunciation: /ʌnˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

Definitions of unpresidential

adjective describing something that is not characteristic or appropriate for a president

Example Sentences

A1 Some people think the president's behavior is unpresidential.

A2 The candidate's unpresidential remarks caused controversy.

B1 His unpresidential conduct during the debate was widely criticized.

B2 The leader's unpresidential actions have damaged his reputation.

C1 The diplomat's unpresidential behavior jeopardized international relations.

C2 The president's unpresidential demeanor undermined the country's credibility.

Examples of unpresidential in a Sentence

formal The behavior exhibited by the president was deemed unpresidential by many political analysts.

informal His actions were so unpresidential, it was like watching a reality TV show.

slang That tweet was totally unpresidential, he needs to act more professional.

figurative Her lack of decorum in that situation was truly unpresidential.

Grammatical Forms of unpresidential

past tense

unpresidentialized

plural

unpresidentials

comparative

more unpresidential

superlative

most unpresidential

present tense

is unpresidential

future tense

will be unpresidential

perfect tense

has been unpresidential

continuous tense

is being unpresidential

singular

unpresidential

positive degree

unpresidential

infinitive

to be unpresidential

gerund

being unpresidential

participle

unpresidentializing

Origin and Evolution of unpresidential

First Known Use: 1856 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unpresidential' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'presidential' which pertains to the qualities or actions expected of a president.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe actions or behaviors that were not fitting for a president, the term 'unpresidential' has evolved to encompass a wider range of behaviors that may not be in line with the expected conduct of a leader or authority figure.