soldierlike
Brave and disciplined
Soldierlike describes qualities associated with soldiers—disciplined, brave, and bearing military composure.
It suggests someone or something displaying the manner or deportment expected of trained military personnel: He maintained a soldierlike posture throughout the ceremony.
The word carries more neutral or positive connotations than *soldierly*, which it largely overlaps with.
Arranged with care
- regimentedStrictly controlled and organized
- obedientFollowing commands willingly
- dutifulMotivated by obligation
- drilledPierced or rehearsed repeatedly
punctual · methodical · systematic · structured · strict · rigorous · self-controlled · meticulous
Showing courage despite fear
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
bold · intrepid · stalwart · dauntless · undaunted · valorous · lionhearted · resolute
Able to recover quickly
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- impassiveWithout visible emotion
- enduringPersisting through time
- unemotionalLacking outward feeling
uncomplaining · hardened · tough · steely · weathered · long-suffering · unflinching · imperturbable
orderly
Arranged with care
- regimentedStrictly controlled and organized
- obedientFollowing commands willingly
- dutifulMotivated by obligation
drilled · punctual · methodical · systematic · structured · strict · rigorous · self-controlled · meticulous · conscientious
brave
Showing courage despite fear
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
gallant · bold · intrepid · stalwart · dauntless · undaunted · valorous · lionhearted · resolute · steadfast
resilient
Able to recover quickly
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- impassiveWithout visible emotion
- enduringPersisting through time
unemotional · uncomplaining · hardened · tough · steely · weathered · long-suffering · unflinching · imperturbable · battle-hardened
martial
Relating to warfare
- combat-readyPrepared for armed conflict
- uniformedWearing prescribed outfit
- camouflagedVisually hidden by coloring
tactical · armed · infantry · battalion · platoon · squad · regiment · brigade · corps · deployed
soldierlikeundisciplined
Lacking self-control or order
slovenly · sloppy · unmilitary · disorderly · lax
soldierlikecivilian
Non-military person
nonmilitary · unmilitary · pacifist · noncombatant · peaceable
soldier, soldiers, soldiering, soldierly, soldiery, soldiership