Martial and Unsoldierly

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Martial adjective - Of, relating to, or suitable for war or a warrior.

Usage example: the marching band played “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” and several other martial airs

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Unsoldierly is an antonym for martial.

Nearby Word: martially

Unsoldierly adjective - Not conforming to military standards.

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Martial is an antonym for unsoldierly.

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Unsoldierly and Martial. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/martial/unsoldierly

Martial & Unsoldierly. N.p., 2016. Web. 31 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/martial/unsoldierly>.

Unsoldierly or Martial. 2016. Accessed July 31, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/martial/unsoldierly.

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