Shermanesque

English

Etymology

From Sherman +‎ -esque, after American Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman, who declined when being considered as a possible Republican candidate for the presidential election of 1884, saying, "I will not accept if nominated and will not serve if elected."

Adjective

Shermanesque (comparative more Shermanesque, superlative most Shermanesque)

1. Having the intent of refusing a nomination to public office, or of refusing to serve in such office if elected.