statesmanlike

/'steitsmənlaik/ Cách viết khác : (statesmanly) /'steitsmənli/

Thân thiện

A leader delivers a statesmanlike address to the assembled crowd.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Exhibiting the qualities or characteristics considered ideal for a statesman: This describes behavior, judgment, or actions that are wise, diplomatic, prudent, and focused on the long-term public good, as expected from a skilled political leader.

Usage

• The adjective "statesmanlike" is used to describe a person's demeanor, a specific action, a decision, or a proposal. It implies a high level of political wisdom, foresight, and integrity, often in contrast to short-sighted or partisan behavior.
• It is typically used in formal or political contexts.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The senator's statesmanlike address helped to calm the national crisis.
  • Her handling of the international treaty was praised as truly statesmanlike.
  • We need a statesmanlike approach to these complex economic reforms.

Advanced Usage

• "to act in a statesmanlike manner": to behave with the wisdom and dignity of a statesman.
  • Despite the political pressure, the prime minister acted in a statesmanlike manner, prioritizing national unity.

Variants and Related Words

• Statesman (n): a skilled, experienced, and respected political leader or figure.
  • He is regarded as an elder statesman of the party.
• Statesmanship (n): the skill, wisdom, and practice of a statesman.
  • The negotiation required great statesmanship.
• Statesmanly (adj): a less common synonym for "statesmanlike."
  • He offered some statesmanly advice to the new administration.

Synonyms

• Diplomatic: skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people tactfully.
• Prudent: acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
• Sagacious: having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

Antonyms

• Unstatesmanlike: not befitting a statesman.
• Partisan: prejudiced in favor of a particular cause or party.
• Demagogic: relating to a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. marked by the qualities of or befitting a statesman
   • a man of statesmanlike judgment
   • a statesmanlike solution of the present perplexities-V.L.Parrington

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