Shermanesque
English
editEtymology
editFrom 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
editShermanesque (comparative more Shermanesque, superlative most Shermanesque)
- Having the intent of refusing a nomination to public office, or of refusing to serve in such office if elected.