unsoldierly

adjective

Definition of unsoldierlynext
as in amiable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsoldierly
  1. amiable
  2. benevolent
  3. good-natured
  4. genial
  5. easygoing
  6. cordial
  7. affable
  8. ingratiating
Adjective
  • The four women are cardboard-cutout archetypes, played in amiable lightweight fashion.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Ruiz was also amiable and generous-hearted in these moments, less severe than usual, and accepted their help.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of amiable
Adjective
  • The new movie follows a benevolent ex-pilot named Hig (Jacob Elordi) who, after losing his wife during a catastrophic global pandemic, lives out in the wilderness with his dog, Jasper, and ornery isolationist pal Bangley (Josh Brolin).
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • City leaders agree large, unsupervised gatherings could put kids at risk even if most attendees are there for benevolent reasons.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of benevolent
Adjective
  • These folks are good-natured and well-intentioned, but don’t seem to have a clue as to how their conduct left us exhausted and feeling ignored.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Even instances of heckling at games – over performance on the court – felt good-natured, rather than insulting.
    — Odette Yousef, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of good-natured
Adjective
  • No shade on Parrish — as written, milquetoast Kevin is little more than an air of genial befuddlement with a jawline, an impression not helped by the predictability of his arc.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
  • These not-so-genial genitors are hounding hiring managers, shadowing their kid’s Zoom calls off-camera, and even applying for jobs on their behalf, per the paper’s reporting, leaving their employers flabbergasted.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of genial
Adjective
  • Beers from every corner of the globe snagged World’s Best titles in categories that run the gamut—from classic pilsners and hearty bocks to dark-as-night schwarzbier, easygoing helles and even light lagers.
    — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The Beach House Motel & Suites Part of the appeal of Oak Island is its easygoing nature.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of easygoing
Adjective
  • The usually cordial relationship between Washington and Ottawa has soured considerably in recent weeks, with trade talks derailed and the neighbors now levying multi-billion-dollar tariffs against one another.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • While not always cordial, such interactions have been a hallmark of American representative democracy since the colonial period.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of cordial
Adjective
  • The low-key Warren is an affable conversationalist, whether revisiting his traumatic upbringing after losing both parents and long stretches of homelessness, or explaining his excitement about his new music.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • There was no sign of the usual easy-going, affable nature that has been so indicative of Joe Root’s personality in his 14 years as an England cricketer.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of affable
Adjective
  • Edward Hoke is an ingratiating, appropriately annoying and attractive Blaze.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Jehosheba’s mother has her daughter recite an ingratiating thank-you speech to the Aunts.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of ingratiating
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“Unsoldierly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsoldierly. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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