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
William J. Gallagher, 69, freshman New Deal Congressman from Minnesota, onetime Minneapolis street sweeper, warned Washington newsmen to stop snickering at his unstatesmanlike past.
From Time Magazine Archive
I should like this little difficulty explained, for I confess that, to an unstatesmanlike mind, this debate seems to be verging on nonsense.'
From 'That Very Mab' by May Kendall
