statesman
noun
a person who is experienced in the art of government or versed in the administration of government affairs.
unstatesmanlike
-
a word derived from
statesman.
Example Sentences
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He called the US president's comments "very unstatesmanlike", adding that he was "sad and disappointed it's come to this".
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
The comments angered fans of Ms. Davis, who saw the attack as unstatesmanlike and offensive.
From New York Times ● Jul. 8, 2013
Mr. Zuma has brought criticism and ridicule on himself and his office, for his undignified and unstatesmanlike behaviour.
From BBC ● May 29, 2012
In Canada, there were initial worries that the scanning cameras might catch members of Parliament yawning, scratching and looking unstatesmanlike; such shots were forbidden.
From Time Magazine Archive
If Bright, the Minister, agreed to the orders, and if Bright, the Quaker, woke up at the execution of the orders, then his conduct is unstatesmanlike and weak.
From Letters of Lord Acton To Mary, Daughter of the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone by John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron Acton
