Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not conforming to military standards or discipline: Describes behavior, appearance, or conduct that is not characteristic of a proper soldier; lacking the qualities expected of a soldier, such as discipline, bearing, or neatness.
   • Unbecoming of a soldier: Indicates actions or attitudes that are inappropriate for a member of the military.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The general reprimanded the recruit for his unsoldierly appearance during inspection.
  • Such untidy quarters and lax discipline were deemed thoroughly unsoldierly.
  • His unsoldierly conduct, including frequent tardiness, led to his dismissal from the academy.

Advanced Usage

• "unsoldierly behavior": A common collocation referring to actions that violate military codes of conduct.
  • The tribunal investigated allegations of unsoldierly behavior among the troops.
• Used in formal evaluations or critiques to denote a failure to meet professional military expectations.

Variants and Related Words

• Unsoldierlike (adj): A less common synonym with the same meaning.
  • The officer's unsoldierlike demeanor undermined his authority.

Synonyms

• Unmilitary: Not in accordance with military customs or practices.
• Undisciplined: Lacking in discipline or control.
• Unbecoming: Not appropriate or suitable for a soldier.

Antonyms

• Soldierly: Having the qualities of a good soldier, such as discipline and smartness.
• Military: Characteristic of soldiers or armed forces.
• Martial: Suitably warlike or befitting a warrior.

Adjective

1. not conforming to military standards
   • unsoldierly posture