unmilitary
Lacking martial bearing
Unmilitary describes something contrary to or lacking military character, discipline, or bearing.
An unmilitary posture is slouchy or casual where rigidity is expected.
Unmilitary conduct might involve questioning orders or showing emotion inappropriate to military culture: His unmilitary frankness surprised the generals.
Non-military person
- noncombatantPerson not engaged in warfare
- civviesNon-uniform attire
- privateRestricted to certain parties
- citizenLegal national member
unarmed · unbadged · plain-clothed · off-duty · discharged · retired · demobilized · reservist
Defying rightful authority
- disorderlyNot arranged neatly
- unrulyDifficult to control
- disobedientRefusing to follow orders
- slackAbsence of tautness
sloppy · unkempt · unpolished · informal · casual · relaxed · untrained · unprofessional
Anti-violence believer
- nonviolentNot using physical force
- peaceableAverse to strife
- diplomaticTactful and sensitive
- conciliatoryMeant to placate
dovish · antiwar · disarming · neutral · unaggressive · nonbelligerent · unthreatening · gentle
civilian
Non-military person
- noncombatantPerson not engaged in warfare
- civviesNon-uniform attire
- privateRestricted to certain parties
citizen · unarmed · unbadged · plain-clothed · off-duty · discharged · retired · demobilized · reservist · veteran
insubordinate
Defying rightful authority
- disorderlyNot arranged neatly
- unrulyDifficult to control
- disobedientRefusing to follow orders
slack · sloppy · unkempt · unpolished · informal · casual · relaxed · untrained · unprofessional · irregular
pacifist
Anti-violence believer
- nonviolentNot using physical force
- peaceableAverse to strife
- diplomaticTactful and sensitive
conciliatory · dovish · antiwar · disarming · neutral · unaggressive · nonbelligerent · unthreatening · gentle · harmonious
unmilitarymilitary
Armed forces collectively
soldierly · martial · soldierlike · warriorlike · regimented
military, militarism, militarist, militaristic, nonmilitary, militarize, militarily, paramilitary, demilitarize